Redhead cichlid (Paraneetroplus synspilus)

Scientific name: Paraneetroplus synspilus Hubbs, 1935

The Redhead cichlid (Paraneetroplus synspilus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–30°C (75–86°F). Native range: Central America, Atlantic slope, in the Usumacinta River drainage in Mexico, Guatemala and Belize.

Redhead cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
24–30°C (75–86°F)

Biology

Inhabits lakes and the lower river valley with a slight tolerance for the brackish environment.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Paraneetroplus synspilus
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
35.0
Environment
Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 20 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Usumacinta River drainage in Mexico, Guatemala and Belize.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (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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