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Name
Scientific name
Mayaheros urophthalmus
Described by
Authority Günther, Year 1862, Bracketed
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Mayan Cichlid
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The Mayan cichlid, Mayaheros urophthalmus, is a large cichlid native to eastern parts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
400mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 210 cm, Minimum depth 60 cm, Minimum height 60 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–30°C, pH 7–8
Hardness
0–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Singapore, United States
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
It's natural range encompasses Eastern parts of several Central American countries, including Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Like several o…
Habitat
Chiefly inhabits coastal plains and surrounding lowlands, where it lives in lethargic waters such as swamps, marshes or large ponds. It can also tolerate brack…
Aquarium size
210 ∗ 60 ∗ 60 cm - ~756 litres
Maintenance
Can be kept in fresh water but actually appreciates brackish conditions. Make sure there is a lot of swimming area for this species, but also provide cover in …
Water conditions
Temperature: 20 – 30 °C pH: 7.0 - 8.0 Hardness: Up to 20°H
Diet
In nature it feeds primarily on aquatic invertebrates although stomach analyses of wild specimens has shown that it also ingests a fair amount of algae and oth…
Behaviour and compatibility
Territorial and fairly aggressive. This species is only suitable for a community of medium to large fish, such as other cichlids, robust charcins and catfish. …
Sexual dimorphism
Male is the larger fish, is more colourful and has extended dorsal and anal fins.
Reproduction
Few details of breeding in the hobby but likely to be similar to cichlasoma species and their relatives.
Notes
A hardy and robust fish that can tolerate and breed in full marine conditions. The Mayan cichlid is also referred to as the Mexican Mojarra and is occasionally…
References
References
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