Amatitlan cichlid (Paraneetroplus guttulatus)

Scientific name: Paraneetroplus guttulatus G?nther, 1864

The Amatitlan cichlid (Paraneetroplus guttulatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–30°C (77–86°F). Native range: Central America, Pacific slope of Guatemala.

Amatitlan cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
25–30°C (77–86°F)

Biology

Found on various types of substrates, from mud to sand and rocks, in lower, middle and upper river valleys. Oviparous.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Paraneetroplus guttulatus
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
30.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - ?; dH range: 10 - 20 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Pacific slope of Guatemala.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquaculture: experimental; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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