Tailbar cichlid
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit lower to middle river valleys as well as lakes. Found over rocks, sand, silt or mud. They feed on benthic detritus, aquatic plants and invertebrates . Migratory behaviour is undetermined . Reported size in captivity to about 25 cm for males and 18 cm for females (Paul Stevens, pers. comm.).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Tailbar cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tailbar cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tailbar cichlid is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Tailbar cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.5 - ? ; dH range: 33 - ?. Tropical; 24°C - 30°C Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Grijalva River basin, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
benthic detritus, aquatic plants and invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Hartweg's Cichlid · Tailbar Cichlid |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | hiilloskirjoahven |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Ciclídeo-de-Hartweg |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Mojarra del Rio Grande de Chiapa |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cichlasoma hartwegi | Taylor & Miller | 1980 | Synonym |
| Paraneetroplus hartwegi | Taylor & Miller | 1980 | Synonym |
| Paratheraps hartwegi | Taylor & Miller | 1980 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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