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The Blackgullet cichlid (Thorichthys pasionis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 17 cm.
Description
The Pasion cichlid is a cichlid (Cichlidae) from Central America, related to the firemouth cichlid. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a deep, yellow-brown body with a few dark blotches and a conspicuous spot on the gill cover. It inhabits both rivers and lakes with softer substrate in the Usumacinta drainage. On the bottom it sifts the soft substrate for small invertebrates and organic matter. As a cichlid it is a caring brood-tender that lays its eggs on a hard surface and guards them. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blackgullet cichlid?
The Blackgullet cichlid has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a spots pattern. Dark opercular blotch; sifts soft substrate for invertebrates; caring brood-tender.
Where does the Blackgullet cichlid live?
The Blackgullet cichlid lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Central America; rivers and lakes of the Usumacinta basin.
How big does the Blackgullet cichlid get?
The Blackgullet cichlid grows to a maximum of about 17 cm.
Is the Blackgullet cichlid dangerous to humans?
No, the Blackgullet cichlid is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Blackgullet cichlid edible?
The Blackgullet cichlid is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Thorichthys
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