Herichthys steindachneri (Jordan & Snyder, 1899)
Steindachner's cichlid
photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
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.
Diagnosis:   
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


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