Rainbow cichlid (Archocentrus multispinosus)

Scientific name: Archocentrus multispinosus G?nther, 1867

The Rainbow cichlid (Archocentrus multispinosus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 21–36°C (70–97°F).

Rainbow cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
21–36°C (70–97°F)

Biology

Inhabits lakes and swampy areas with muddy bottoms. Feeds on considerable ooze, detritus and filaments of algae. Forms pairs; both sexes territorial. Tolerant of high temperatures and able to survive in small water bodies during dry periods..

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Archocentrus multispinosus
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
17.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 20 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope, from the Patuca River (Honduras) to the Matina River (Costa Rica); Pacific slope, from the Guasaule River (Nicaragua) to the Tempisque and Bebedero rivers (Costa Rica). Discovered in 1991 in the hot spring at Heviz (Balaton, Hungary) where it is established.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries:; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm

Sources

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

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