Fin's Fish Guide
The Emerald cichlid (Cribroheros robertsoni) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 19 cm.
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. Pearl-grey body with dark flank blotches; bottom-oriented omnivore of slow-flowing rivers.
Where does the Emerald cichlid live?
The Emerald cichlid lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Central America; Atlantic slope from southeastern Mexico to Honduras.
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. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Emerald cichlid edible?
The Emerald cichlid is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Cribroheros
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