FishincSpecies catalog
Mayan cichlid
Mayaheros urophthalmus
Mayan cichlid (Mayaheros urophthalmus) belongs to the family Cichlidae. Habitat: fresh water and brackish water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Mayaheros urophthalmus |
|---|---|
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Habitat | Fresh water and brackish water |
| Other names | Mojarra castarrica |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | Mexico and Central America freshwater |
Identifying features
- Oval, deep cichlid
- Olive to yellowish-brown body with 6 to 7 dark vertical bars and an eye-spot on the upper tail base
- Red to orange belly and throat
- Long dorsal fin with a notch
Mayan cichlid in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Mojarra, Maya-Buntbarsch, Schwanzfleckbuntbarsch |
| Spanish | Mojarra castarrica, Mojarra |
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