Yellow belly cichlid (Cichlasoma salvini)

Scientific name: Cichlasoma salvini G?nther, 1862

The Yellow belly cichlid (Cichlasoma salvini) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–32°C (72–90°F). Native range: Central America, Atlantic slope, from southern Mexico to Guatemala and Belize.

Yellow belly cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
22–32°C (72–90°F)

Biology

Prefers moderate to fast flowing waters of the lower and middle river valleys. Feeds on macro-invertebrates and small fishes.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cichlasoma salvini
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
22.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 20 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope, from southern Mexico to Guatemala and Belize.
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 (Fec=500-600)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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