Southern checkmark cichlid (Theraps godmanni)

Scientific name: Theraps godmanni G?nther, 1862

Southern checkmark cichlid (Theraps godmanni)

The Southern checkmark cichlid (Theraps godmanni) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 26–30°C (79–86°F). Native range: Central America, Atlantic slope, in the Polochic River basin, Guatemala.

Southern checkmark cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
26–30°C (79–86°F)

Biology

Inhabits rivers, preferring fast flowing, cooler waters of the mountain runoffs. Adults occur solitarily or in pairs. Omnivorous, specialized in fresh vegetation.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Theraps godmanni
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
30.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - ?; dH range: 10 - 20 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Polochic River basin, Guatemala.
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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