False firemouth cichlid (Amphilophus robertsoni)

Scientific name: Amphilophus robertsoni Regan, 1905

The False firemouth cichlid (Amphilophus robertsoni) 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 from Mexico (Coatzacoalcos River) to Honduras.

False firemouth cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
26–30°C (79–86°F)

Biology

Found in rivers and lakes. Inhabits lower and middle sections of rivers in slower moving waters. Prefers a soft substrate of sand, mud and small stones.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Amphilophus robertsoni
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
19.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope from Mexico (Coatzacoalcos River) to Honduras.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
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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