Amatitlan cichlid
📖 Overview
Found on various types of substrates, from mud to sand and rocks, in lower, middle and upper river valleys. Oviparous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Amatitlan cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Amatitlan cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Amatitlan cichlid is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Subtrate guarding of eggs as a form of parental care is done by both male and female .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: 10 - 20. Tropical; 25°C - 30°C Central America: Pacific slope of Guatemala.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Amatitlan cichlid is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Amatitlan cichlid is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Amatitlan cichlid has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Amatitlan Cichlid |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | marmorikirjoahven |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Ciclídeo do Guatemala |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | mojarra de Amatitlán |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cichlasoma guttulatum | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
| Heros guttulatus | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
| Paraneetroplus guttulatus | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .
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