Pantano cichlid (Cichlasoma pearsei)

Scientific name: Cichlasoma pearsei Hubbs, 1936

The Pantano cichlid (Cichlasoma pearsei) 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 of southeastern Mexico and northern Guatemala.

Pantano cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
26–30°C (79–86°F)

Biology

Inhabits lakes and lower river valley. Tolerates brackish water. Feeds on both aquatic and terrestrial plants which line the river banks.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cichlasoma pearsei
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
20.0
Environment
Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 3 - 14 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope of southeastern Mexico and northern Guatemala.
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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