Angostura cichlid (Paraneetroplus breidohri)

Scientific name: Paraneetroplus breidohri Werner & Stawikowski, 1987

The Angostura cichlid (Paraneetroplus breidohri) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–30°C (75–86°F). Native range: Central America, Atlantic slope, in the Grijalva River basin, Mexico.

Angostura cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
24–30°C (75–86°F)

Biology

Inhabits lower to middle river valleys as well as lakes. Found over rocks, sand, silt, or mud. Maximum length 25 cm SL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Paraneetroplus breidohri
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
16.8
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - ? benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Grijalva River basin, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (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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