Chiapas cichlid (Thorichthys socolofi)

Scientific name: Thorichthys socolofi Miller & Taylor, 1984

Chiapas cichlid (Thorichthys socolofi)

The Chiapas cichlid (Thorichthys socolofi) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–25°C (73–77°F). Native range: Central America, Atlantic slope, in the Grijalva River basin, Mexico.

Chiapas cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
23–25°C (73–77°F)

Biology

Inhabits faster flowing water of the middle and upper reaches of rivers. Maximum length 14 cm SL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Thorichthys socolofi
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.9
Environment
Freshwater; 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 (tm

Sources

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

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