Blackgullet cichlid (Thorichthys pasionis)

Scientific name: Thorichthys pasionis Rivas, 1962

Blackgullet cichlid (Thorichthys pasionis)

The Blackgullet cichlid (Thorichthys pasionis) 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, in the Usumacinta River drainage in Mexico and Guatemala.

Blackgullet cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
26–30°C (79–86°F)

Biology

Inhabits both rivers and lakes with softer substrate.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Thorichthys pasionis
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
17.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 8.0 - 9.0; dH range: 5 - ? benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Usumacinta River drainage in Mexico and Guatemala.
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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