Steindachner's cichlid (Herichthys steindachneri) fish species and information / pictures of Steindachner's cichlid - Herichthys steindachneri

Steindachner's cichlid (Herichthys steindachneri) fish species information

Scientific Name
Herichthys steindachneri

Common Name
Steindachner's cichlid

Biology
Inhabits rivers. Feeds on snails and smaller fishes. Aquarium conditions: pH=7, H=3, 25?C water temperature, carnivore, egg layer, needs plant and rock cover, not easy to raise in tanks (Ref. 6398).

Classification

Classified By
Jordan & Snyder, 1899
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Distribution

Region
North America
Distribution
North America: Atlantic slope of northern Mexico. Endemic to the Tamasopo, Gallinas and Ojo Frio rivers in the Panuco River basin.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
23 °C
Water Temperature To
29 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 7.5 - ? benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.95 s.e. 0.70 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
40.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5020 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Moderate to high vulnerability (45 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status