Tailbar cichlid (Paraneetroplus hartwegi)

Scientific name: Paraneetroplus hartwegi Taylor & Miller, 1980

The Tailbar cichlid (Paraneetroplus hartwegi) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–30°C (75–86°F). Native range: Central America, Atlantic slope, in the Grijalva River basin, Mexico.

Tailbar cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
24–30°C (75–86°F)

Biology

Inhabits lower to middle river valleys as well as lakes. Found over rocks, sand, silt or mud. Feeds on benthic detritus, aquatic plants and invertebrates. Reported size in captivity to about 25 cm for males and 18 cm for females (Paul Stevens, pers. comm.).

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Paraneetroplus hartwegi
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
13.1
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - ?; dH range: 33 - ? benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Grijalva River basin, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (A2ce;B1ab(ii,iii))
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.

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