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Amarillo Cichlid (Amphilophus amarillo)
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Amarillo Cichlid (Amphilophus amarillo) specimen
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Cichlidae

Amarillo Cichlid

Amphilophus amarillo

Vulnerable cichlid endemic to Lake Xiloa

  • Tropical
  • Local endemic species
  • Restricted distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Central America and the Caribbean
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Amarillo Cichlid is a freshwater fish found around Central America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 15.5 cm.

Family
Cichlidae
Maximum length
15.5 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope of Nicaragua, endemic to Lake Xiloá.
Conservation status
VUVulnerable

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