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Barton's cichlid

Herichthys bartoni

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A cichlid from Mexico, endangered.

Scientific name
Herichthys bartoni
Family
Cichlidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Cichlidae
Order
Cichliformes
Synonyms
Acara bartoni, Cichlasoma bartoni, Nosferatu bartoni

Origin

Native region
América do Norte

Water

Temperature
21–30 °C
pH
7–8.5
General hardness (GH)
8 °dGH

Size and lifespan

Adult size
18 cm

Behavior

Swimming level
Middle
Diet
Omnivore

Reproduction

Breeding strategy
Substrate or cave spawner

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Endangered (EN)

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