Blackthroat cichlid (Amphilophus macracanthus)

Scientific name: Amphilophus macracanthus G?nther, 1864

The Blackthroat cichlid (Amphilophus macracanthus) 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, Pacific slope from southern Mexico to El Salvador.

Blackthroat cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
26–30°C (79–86°F)

Biology

Benthic omnivore. Breeds in April to August.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Amphilophus macracanthus
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
25.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - ?; dH range: 2 - 10 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Pacific slope from southern Mexico to El Salvador.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming Fec

Sources

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

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