Lowland cichlid (Herichthys carpintis)

Scientific name: Herichthys carpintis Jordan & Snyder, 1899

Lowland cichlid (Herichthys carpintis)

The Lowland cichlid (Herichthys carpintis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 17 cm (6.7 in). It is moderate to keep and aggressive and needs a tank of at least 210 L (55 US gal), water at 23–33°C (73–91°F) and a pH of 7.0–8.0. Native range: North America, Atlantic slope, Panuco River drainage, and Soto La Marina River in Mexico.

Lowland cichlid care at a glance

Care level
Moderate
Temperament
Aggressive
Adult size
17 cm (6.7 in)
Minimum tank
210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature
23–33°C (73–91°F)
pH
7.0–8.0
Hardness
9–20 dGH (161–357 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, pellets and live foods.

Biology

Occurs in both fast flowing rivers and still waters (Stawikowski & Werner, 1998).

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Herichthys carpintis
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
17.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 20 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
North America: Atlantic slope, Panuco River drainage, and Soto La Marina River in Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

More south & central american cichlids

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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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