Steindachner's cichlid (Herichthys steindachneri)

Scientific name: Herichthys steindachneri Jordan & Snyder, 1899

The Steindachner's cichlid (Herichthys steindachneri) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–29°C (73–84°F). Native range: North America, Atlantic slope of northern Mexico. Endemic to the Tamasopo, Gallinas and Ojo Frio rivers in the Panuco River basin.

Steindachner's cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
23–29°C (73–84°F)

Biology

Inhabits rivers. Feeds on snails and smaller fishes. Aquarium conditions: pH=7, H=3, 25?C water temperature, carnivore, egg layer, needs plant and rock cover, not easy to raise in tanks.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Herichthys steindachneri
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
40.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - ? benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
North America: Atlantic slope of northern Mexico. Endemic to the Tamasopo, Gallinas and Ojo Frio rivers in the Panuco River basin.
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
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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