Northern checkmark cichlid (Theraps intermedius)

Scientific name: Theraps intermedius G?nther, 1862

Northern checkmark cichlid (Theraps intermedius)

The Northern checkmark cichlid (Theraps intermedius) 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 drainages in Mexico, Guatemala and Belize.

Northern checkmark cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
26–30°C (79–86°F)

Biology

Inhabits moderate flowing waters of the middle and upper river valleys. Occurs in small groups, usually 10-30, staying relatively close to large rock formations.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Theraps intermedius
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
20.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - ?; dH range: 10 - 30 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Grijalva and Usumacinta drainages in Mexico, Guatemala and Belize.
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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