Midas cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus)

Scientific name: Amphilophus citrinellus G?nther, 1864

The Midas cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–33°C (73–91°F). Native range: Central America, Atlantic slope of Nicaragua and Costa Rica (San Juan River drainage, including Lakes Nicaragua, Managua, Masaya and Apoyo).

Midas cichlid care at a glance

Temperature: 23–33°C (73–91°F)

Biology

Appears so similar to Amphilophus citrinellus; mostly bright orange to orange-red color as adults; mature males are of larger size, longer fins and with a distinct hump on their heads; aquarists usually refer to the lighter-colored, thin-lipped form as this species.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Amphilophus citrinellus
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 24.4
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Central America: Atlantic slope of Nicaragua and Costa Rica (San Juan River drainage, including Lakes Nicaragua, Managua, Masaya and Apoyo).
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=300-1,000)