Oaxaca cichlid (Paraneetroplus zonatus)

Scientific name: Paraneetroplus zonatus Meek, 1905

The Oaxaca cichlid (Paraneetroplus zonatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–30°C (73–86°F). Native range: Central America, Pacific slope, Tehuantepec River basin, Mexico.

Oaxaca cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
23–30°C (73–86°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Paraneetroplus zonatus
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
25.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: ? - 7.5; dH range: 12 - 20 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Pacific slope, Tehuantepec River basin, Mexico.
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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