Midas cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus) fish species and information / pictures of Midas cichlid - Amphilophus citrinellus

Midas cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Amphilophus citrinellus

Common Name
Midas cichlid

Biology
Appears so similar to Amphilophus citrinellus; mostly bright orange to orange-red color as adults; mature males are of larger size, longer fins and with a distinct hump on their heads; aquarists usually refer to the lighter-colored, thin-lipped form as this species.

Classification

Classified By
G?nther, 1864
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Distribution

Region
Central America
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope of Nicaragua and Costa Rica (San Juan River drainage, including Lakes Nicaragua, Managua, Masaya and Apoyo).
Range
15°N - 8°N

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
23 °C
Water Temperature To
33 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.23 s.e. 0.47 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
24.4 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (32 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=300-1,000)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated