San Domingo cichlid (Thorichthys callolepis)

Scientific name: Thorichthys callolepis Regan, 1904

The San Domingo cichlid (Thorichthys callolepis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F). Native range: Central America, Atlantic slope, in the Coatzacoalcos River drainage, Mexico.

San Domingo cichlid care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Inhabits rocky substrate of faster flowing waters of the upper sections of rivers or headwaters.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name: Thorichthys callolepis
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 14.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.9 - ? benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Coatzacoalcos River drainage, Mexico.
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.

Last updated 27 September 2026