Herichthys bartoni (Bean, 1892)

Barton's cichlid

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Cichlidae \| Cichlasomatinae
Synonyms	Acara bartoni, Cichlasoma bartoni, ... more
Common names	Media Luna cichlid, Mojarra caracolera, Mojarra caracolera, ... more

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Main reference

Kullander, S.O. 2003. (Ref. 36377)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 18.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 36377)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.0 - 8.5; dH range: 8 - ?

Climate / Range

Tropical; 21°C - 30°C (Ref. 7335)

North America: Atlantic slope, endemic to the upper Verde River and the Laguna de la Media Luna systems of the Panuco River basin, San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions

Occurs sympatrically with C. labridens. Inhabits rivers and lagoons. Feeds on other smaller fishes, aquatic insects, algae and other invertebrates. Omnivore, egg layer, needs plant and rock cover, not easy to raise in tanks (Ref. 6398).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Vulnerable (VU) (A1ac+2c, B1+2c, C1)	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (25 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Cruz, Tess

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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