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Pantano cichlid (Cincelichthys pearsei) — Cichlidae

Pantano cichlid

Cincelichthys pearsei
Family: Cichlidae
LC · Least Concern

The Pantano cichlid (Cincelichthys pearsei) is a brackish-water fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 42 cm.

Length
42 cm
Water
Brackish
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Solitary
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

The pantano cichlid is a Central American cichlid from the Usumacinta basin of southern Mexico and northern Guatemala. The species grows to up to about 42 cm (males) and has a deep, stocky, olive-brown to greyish body with a few dark blotches. It inhabits lakes and the lower river valley and tolerates brackish water. As a predominantly herbivorous omnivore it grazes water plants, algae and detritus, supplemented with small invertebrates. Cichlids form pairs and guard their eggs and young on a cleaned substrate. The pantano cichlid is a local food fish and is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Pantano cichlid?

The Pantano cichlid has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the Pantano cichlid live?

The Pantano cichlid lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Pantano cichlid get?

The Pantano cichlid grows to a maximum of about 42 cm.

Is the Pantano cichlid dangerous to humans?

No, the Pantano cichlid is harmless to humans.

Is the Pantano cichlid edible?

Yes, the Pantano cichlid is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Pantano-cichlide sourced
English name
Pantano cichlid verified
Scientific name
Cincelichthys pearsei
Family
Cichlidae

Appearance

Size class
Large verified
Max length (cm)
42 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Brown inferred
Pattern
Spots inferred
Tail shape
Rounded inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thick / fleshy inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Brackish sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Solitary inferred
Territorial
Yes inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
Yes inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten sourced
Fishing method
Bodemvissen met natuurlijk aas (worm, garnaal of vis) op of vlak boven de bodem. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Cincelichthys

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