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Etymology: Herichthys: Greek, eri = very, a lot + Greek, ichthys = fish (Ref. 45335).
Eponymy: Ferdinand Deppe (1794–1861) was a horticulturist, naturalist, explorer, collector and artist. [...] (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
More on author: Heckel.
Issue
Implied identification of material in ZMB collected with the holotype, suggests that H. deppii is valid, according to Stawikowski & Werner (1998:333). The status of Heros montezuma is uncertain, pending examination of the holotype.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: ? - 7.4. Subtropical; ? - 26°C
North America: Atlantic slope, in the Nautla and Misantla River basins, Mexico.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 12.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 36377)
Fast-flowing river over stony bottom, or slower stream, with pH 7.4, dGH 5, KH 6, 26C.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Kullander, S.O., 2003. Cichlidae (Cichlids). p. 605-654. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil. (Ref. 36377)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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