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Herichthys steindachneri (Jordan & Snyder, 1899) Steindachner's cichlid |
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photo by
Artigas Azas, J.M. |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.8 - 8.3 | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Atlantic slope of northern Mexico. Endemic to the Tamasopo, Gallinas and Ojo Frio rivers in the Panuco River basin. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rivers. Feeds on snails and smaller fishes. Aquarium conditions: pH=7, H=3, 25°C water temperature, carnivore, egg layer, needs plant and rock cover, not easy to raise in tanks (Ref. 6398). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 19 October 2018 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||