Curve-bar cichlid (Herichthys labridens)

Scientific name: Herichthys labridens Pellegrin, 1903

The Curve-bar cichlid (Herichthys labridens) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–30°C (72–86°F). Native range: North America, Atlantic slope, in the Panuco River basin, Mexico.

Curve-bar cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
22–30°C (72–86°F)

Biology

Aquarium conditions: pH=7, H=3, 25?C water temperature, omnivore, egg layer, needs plant and rock cover, not easy to raise in captivity.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Herichthys labridens
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
25.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 8.5; dH range: 30 - ? benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
North America: Atlantic slope, in the Panuco River basin, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Endangered (EN) (A2ce, B2ab+3a)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (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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