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Emerald cichlid (Cribroheros robertsoni) — Cichlidae

Emerald cichlid

Cribroheros robertsoni
Family: Cichlidae
LC · Least Concern

The Emerald cichlid (Cribroheros robertsoni) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 19 cm.

Length
19 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Solitary
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Rarely eaten

Description

Robertson's cichlid is a Central American cichlid from the Atlantic slope of south-eastern Mexico to Honduras. The species grows to about 19 cm and has a deep, pearl-grey body with a few dark blotches on the flank. It inhabits rivers and lakes and prefers the lower and middle reaches with slow-moving water and a soft bottom. As an omnivore it searches the bottom for small invertebrates, insect larvae and plant matter. Cichlids show intensive brood care and lay their eggs on a cleaned substrate. The species is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Emerald cichlid?

The Emerald cichlid has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the Emerald cichlid live?

The Emerald cichlid lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Emerald cichlid get?

The Emerald cichlid grows to a maximum of about 19 cm.

Is the Emerald cichlid dangerous to humans?

No, the Emerald cichlid is harmless to humans.

Is the Emerald cichlid edible?

The Emerald cichlid is rarely eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Robertsons cichlide sourced
English name
Emerald cichlid verified
Scientific name
Cribroheros robertsoni
Family
Cichlidae
Other names
False firemouth cichlid; Honduras cichlid verified

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
19.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey 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
Freshwater 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
Rarely 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 Cribroheros

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