Mexican mojarra (Cichlasoma urophthalmum)

Scientific name: Cichlasoma urophthalmum G?nther, 1862

The Mexican mojarra (Cichlasoma urophthalmum) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–39°C (68–102°F). Native range: Central America, Atlantic drainages from Mexico to Nicaragua.

Mexican mojarra care at a glance

Temperature
20–39°C (68–102°F)

Biology

Inhabit freshwater marshes and mangrove swamps. Adults prefer coastal lagoons and rivers and will tolerate marine conditions. Feed on small fishes and macro-invertebrates. Spawn on the bottom in both fresh and brackish water

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cichlasoma urophthalmum
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
39.4
Depth range
2 m (7 ft)
Environment
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; depth range 2 - ? m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic drainages from Mexico to Nicaragua.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.16-0.20; tmax=7; Fec=2,085-6,615)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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