Barton's cichlid (Herichthys bartoni)

Scientific name: Herichthys bartoni Bean, 1892

The Barton's cichlid (Herichthys bartoni) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 21–30°C (70–86°F). Native range: North America, Atlantic slope, endemic to the upper Verde River and the Laguna de la Media Luna systems of the Panuco River basin, San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

Barton's cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
21–30°C (70–86°F)

Biology

Occurs sympatrically with C. labridens. Inhabits rivers and lagoons. Feeds on other smaller fishes, aquatic insects, algae and other invertebrates. Omnivore, egg layer, needs plant and rock cover, not easy to raise in tanks.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Herichthys bartoni
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
18.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 8.5; dH range: 8 - ? benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
North America: Atlantic slope, endemic to the upper Verde River and the Laguna de la Media Luna systems of the Panuco River basin, San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (A1ac+2c, B1+2c, C1)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
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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