Freshwater
Rio Grande cichlid
Herichthys cyanoguttatus
Cichlidae, Cichlinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 30 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 648 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
NativeIntroduced
Lives wild in United States.
Introduced to Hong Kong SAR China, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
More about the species
Description
Inhabits pools and runs of small to large rivers; prefers warm water and vegetation. Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Cichlasoma cyanoguttatum
- Cichlasoma pavonaceum
- Herichthys cyanoguttatum
- Heros pavonaceus
- Parapetenia cyanostigma
In other languages
- Texas-ciklide
- Helmiäiskirjoahven, Teksasinkirjoahven
- Rio Grande perch, Texas, Texas cichlid
Articles
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Ich (white spot)4 min read
The most common disease in aquarium fish. How to recognize it, why it shows up, and how to get rid of it.