Amphilophus istlanus (Jordan & Snyder, 1899)
photo by DATZ

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8; dH range: 3 - 5
Distribution:  Central America: Pacific slope of Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Males develop massive nuchal humps during breeding season.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 September 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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