Sarabia cichlid (Paraneetroplus bulleri)

Scientific name: Paraneetroplus bulleri Regan, 1905

Sarabia cichlid (Paraneetroplus bulleri)

The Sarabia cichlid (Paraneetroplus bulleri) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–25°C (73–77°F). Native range: Central America, Atlantic slope, in the Coatzacoalcos River drainage, Mexico.

Sarabia cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
23–25°C (73–77°F)

Biology

Inhabits fast flowing water of the montane environment. Feeds on algae and aufwuchs.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Paraneetroplus bulleri
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
25.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - ?; dH range: 5 - 15 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Coatzacoalcos River drainage, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
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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