Three spot cichlid (Cichlasoma trimaculatum)

Scientific name: Cichlasoma trimaculatum G?nther, 1867

The Three spot cichlid (Cichlasoma trimaculatum) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 21–30°C (70–86°F). Native range: Central America, Pacific slope rivers of the Pacific slope from Mexico to El Salvador.

Three spot cichlid care at a glance

Temperature: 21–30°C (70–86°F)

Biology

Inhabits slow moving waters of the lower river valleys and prefers mud and sand bottoms where it lives in the roots and weeds. Feeds on small fishes, macro-invertebrates and aquatic and terrestrial insects.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cichlasoma trimaculatum
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 36.5
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Central America: Pacific slope rivers of the Pacific slope from Mexico to El Salvador.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)