Arroyo cichlid (Theraps irregularis)

Scientific name: Theraps irregularis G?nther, 1862

Arroyo cichlid (Theraps irregularis)

The Arroyo cichlid (Theraps irregularis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 26–30°C (79–86°F). Native range: Central America, Atlantic slope of Mexico and Guatemala (Usumacinta, Sarstun and Dulce River basins).

Arroyo cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
26–30°C (79–86°F)

Biology

Occurs only in fast moving water of the rocky upper river valleys. Feeds on aufwuchs, from which it gets nourishment from algae and invertebrates.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Theraps irregularis
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
19.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - ?; dH range: 10 - 20 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope of Mexico and Guatemala (Usumacinta, Sarstun and Dulce River basins).
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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