Rio Grande cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus)

Scientific name: Herichthys cyanoguttatus Baird & Girard, 1854

Rio Grande cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus)

The Rio Grande cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 30 cm (12 in). It is easy to keep and semi-aggressive and needs a tank of at least 285 L (75 US gal) and water at 20–33°C (68–91°F). Native range: North America, Lower Rio Grande drainage in Texas, USA and south to northeastern Mexico .

Rio Grande cichlid care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Adult size
30 cm (12 in)
Minimum tank
285 L (75 US gal)
Temperature
20–33°C (68–91°F)
Hardness
5–25 dGH (89–446 ppm)
Diet
Carnivore. Accepts frozen foods.

Biology

Inhabits pools and runs of small to large rivers; prefers warm water and vegetation. Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Herichthys cyanoguttatus
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
30.0
Common length
11.3
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 5 - 12 benthopelagic
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
North America: originally restricted to the lower Rio Grande drainage in Texas, USA and south to northeastern Mexico. Introduced on Edwards Plateau of central Texas and central peninsular Florida, USA, and Verde River basin (La Media Luna region), Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=500)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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