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Cichlid (Theraps microphthalmus) — Cichlidae

Cichlid

Theraps microphthalmus
Family: Cichlidae

The Cichlid (Theraps microphthalmus) is a fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 25 cm.

Length
25 cm
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Small groups
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Rarely eaten

Description

The cichlid is a Central American cichlid (Cichlidae) from the fresh waters of Central America. The species has an elongate, fairly flat body with conspicuously small eyes, adapted to life in fast-flowing water. It inhabits fast-flowing, clear rivers with a rocky bottom. Grazing the bottom, it rasps growth, algae and small invertebrates from the surface of stones. As a cichlid it is a caring substrate brooder. The species is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Cichlid?

The Cichlid is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.

Where does the Cichlid live?

The Cichlid is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.

How big does the Cichlid get?

The Cichlid grows to a maximum of about 25 cm. On average the species is around 15 cm.

Is the Cichlid dangerous to humans?

No, the Cichlid is harmless to humans.

Is the Cichlid edible?

The Cichlid is rarely eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Kleinoog-cichlide sourced
English name
Cichlid sourced
Scientific name
Theraps microphthalmus
Family
Cichlidae

Appearance

Max length (cm)
25.0 verified
Average length (cm)
15.0 sourced
Dominant colour
Brown inferred
Pattern
Plain inferred
Tail shape
Rounded inferred
Mouth position
Inferior (downward) inferred
Lips
Thick / fleshy inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Small groups inferred
Territorial
Yes inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
Yes inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Rarely eaten sourced
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

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

Same genus Theraps

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