Freckled cichlid (Theraps lentiginosus)

Scientific name: Theraps lentiginosus Steindachner, 1864

The Freckled cichlid (Theraps lentiginosus) 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 Grijalva and Usumacinta River drainages in Mexico and Guatemala.

Freckled cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
26–30°C (79–86°F)

Biology

Inhabits cooler, fast flowing water of high mineral content. Feed on aufwuchs and invertebrates.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Theraps lentiginosus
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
25.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Grijalva and Usumacinta River drainages 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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