Yellow cichlid (Thorichthys helleri)

Scientific name: Thorichthys helleri Steindachner, 1864

Yellow cichlid (Thorichthys helleri)

The Yellow cichlid (Thorichthys helleri) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 14 cm (5.5 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful and needs a tank of at least 150 L (40 US gal), water at 20–27°C (68–81°F) and a pH of 7.3–8.5. Native range: Central America, Atlantic slope, from the Coatzacoalcos River to the Usumacinta River drainage, Mexico.

Yellow cichlid care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Adult size
14 cm (5.5 in)
Minimum tank
150 L (40 US gal)
Temperature
20–27°C (68–81°F)
pH
7.3–8.5
Hardness
5–20 dGH (89–357 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Inhabits lower and middle river valleys.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Thorichthys helleri
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
14.5
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope, from the Coatzacoalcos River to the Usumacinta River drainage, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

More south & central american cichlids

See all south & central american cichlids

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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