Red breast cichlid (Amphilophus longimanus)

Scientific name: Amphilophus longimanus G?nther, 1867

The Red breast cichlid (Amphilophus longimanus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–36°C (73–97°F).

Red breast cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
23–36°C (73–97°F)

Biology

In addition to soft bottoms of the lake, inhabits rivers between 0 and 850 m. Abounds more in stagnant waters although also found in strong current. Browse on soft bottoms picking up aquatic insects, especially diptera.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Amphilophus longimanus
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
13.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 20 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope from Honduras (Rio Aguan) to Nicaragua (R?o Prinzapolka) and Costa Rica (Rio San Juan drainage including Lago Nicaragua), Pacific slope from Guatemala to Costa Rica (Rio Nahualate to Rio Bebedero).
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming Fec

Sources

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

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