Lowland cichlid

Herichthys carpintis

Seventeen Centimeters Cichlid of the Atlantic Ocean

Tropical
Northern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Atlantic Ocean
North America
Medium
Tropical fish

Herichthys carpintis, the lowland cichlid, pearlscale cichlid, is a species of cichlid. It is found in North America with both native and invasive populations. It is considered a Neotropical cichlid.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Herichthys
Maximum length: 17 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: North America: Atlantic slope, Panuco River drainage, and Soto La Marina River in Mexico.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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