Jaguar guapote (Parachromis managuensis)

Scientific name: Parachromis managuensis G?nther, 1867

Jaguar guapote (Parachromis managuensis)

The Jaguar guapote (Parachromis managuensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 55 cm (22 in). It is moderate to keep and aggressive, is best kept in a species tank and needs a tank of at least 475 L (125 US gal), water at 23–30°C (73–86°F) and a pH of 7.0–8.5. Native range: Central america, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Honduras.

Jaguar guapote care at a glance

Care level
Moderate
Temperament
Aggressive
Community tank
Not suitable
Adult size
55 cm (22 in)
Minimum tank
475 L (125 US gal)
Temperature
23–30°C (73–86°F)
pH
7.0–8.5
Hardness
10–15 dGH (178–268 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 6 - 8; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. This species is distinguished by its large mouth, projecting lower jaw, prominent enlarged canine teeth, black spots on fins and body, a more or less continuous black stripe between the eye and opercular margin, another between the eye and the lower angle of the opercle; a row of black blotches along the middle of the side. Distinguished from other members of the genus by having the preopercle expanded at the angle. Body color silvery or golden-green to purple; back moss green, sides with purple iridescence, belly whitish or yellowish; dorsal, anal and caudal fins with numerous black spots, interspaces whitish, yellowish or with blue iridescence; a black blotch on the caudal-fin base. Breeding females with stronger crimson hue to the gill cover.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Parachromis managuensis
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
55.0
Depth range
3–10 m (10–33 ft)
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 8.7; dH range: 10 - 15 benthopelagic; depth range 3 - 10 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope from the Ulua River (Honduras) to the Matina River (Costa Rica).
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Potential pest
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquaculture: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tm=1-2; Fec=10,000)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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