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Lowland cichlid (Herichthys carpintis) — Cichlidae

Lowland cichlid

Herichthys carpintis
Family: Cichlidae

The Lowland cichlid (Herichthys carpintis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 17 cm.

Length
17 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless

Description

The lowland cichlid is a Central American cichlid from fresh and brackish water of the Panuco drainages in northeastern Mexico. The species grows to about 17 cm and has a deep, grey-green body densely covered with glittering blue-white pearl spots; breeding fish develop a black-and-white split. As a bottom-dweller it sifts over sand and gravel bottoms and eats molluscs, small invertebrates, algae and detritus. It is a substrate brooder. The fish is harmless to humans and is known from the aquarium trade.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Lowland cichlid?

The Lowland cichlid has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly green and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the Lowland cichlid live?

The Lowland cichlid lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Lowland cichlid get?

The Lowland cichlid grows to a maximum of about 17 cm.

Is the Lowland cichlid dangerous to humans?

No, the Lowland cichlid is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Pareltjescichlide sourced
English name
Lowland cichlid sourced
Scientific name
Herichthys carpintis
Family
Cichlidae

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
17.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Green sourced
Pattern
Spots sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore inferred
Territorial
Yes inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
Yes inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Bodemvissen met natuurlijk aas (worm, garnaal of vis) op of vlak boven de bodem. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Herichthys

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