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The convict cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) is a fish species from the family Cichlidae, native to Central America, [3] also known as the zebra cichlid. [4] Convict cichlids are popular aquarium fish [ 3 ] and have also been the subject of numerous studies on fish behaviour.
Amatitlania coatepeque, the Lago Coatepeque convict cichlid, is a freshwater fish species endemic to El Salvador. [1] The species was first identified in 1924 and takes its name from Lake Coatepeque in the interior highlands of western El Salvador.
Amatitlania is a genus of cichlid fishes native to freshwater habitats in Central America from El Salvador and Guatemala to Panama.They are fairly small cichlids, typically reaching up to 6.4–10 cm (2.5–4 in) in standard length depending on exact species, [1] although captives may grow larger.
The blue parrotfish has a wide range and is abundant in much of that range, some of which are in marine conservation areas. Although larger individuals are targeted by fishermen, the population of this fish seems to be stable overall. For these reasons, the IUCN has listed this fish as being of "Least Concern". [1]
The convict cichlid has sometimes been placed within the genus Cryptoheros as well, but is now considered a member of the genus Amatitlania. [3] [4] Several other species such as Amatitlania septemfasciata and Amatitlania sajica had also once been included within Cryptoheros. [2] FishBase currently recognizes four species in this genus: [1]
Some have called blood parrot cichlids "the Frankenstein monster of the fish world". [116] Another notable hybrid, the flowerhorn cichlid, was very popular in some parts of Asia from 2001 until late 2003, and is believed to bring good luck to its owner. [117] The popularity of the flowerhorn cichlid declined in 2004. [118]
Parrotfish skeleton. Parrotfish are named for their dentition, [5] which is distinct from other fish, including other labrids.Their numerous teeth are arranged in a tightly packed mosaic on the external surface of their jaw bones, forming a parrot-like beak with which they rasp algae from coral and other rocky substrates [6] (which contributes to the process of bioerosion).
Parrot cichlid may refer to: Hoplarchus psittacus, a South American cichlid; Hypsophrys nicaraguensis, a Central American cichlid; Blood parrot cichlid, a hybrid ...
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