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Etymology: Thorichthys: Greek, thoros, ou = semen (Ref. 45335).
Eponymy: Karl Bartholomäus Heller (1824–1880) was an Austrian botanist and naturalist who explored in Mexico (1845–1848 and again in 1850) and yet again as a member of the (1864) scientific mission instituted by Napoleon III during which he mapped the state [...] (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
More on author: Steindachner.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 23°C - 26°C (Ref. 7335)
Central America: Atlantic slope, from the Coatzacoalcos River to the Usumacinta River drainage, Mexico.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 14.5 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 36377)
Inhabits lower and middle river valleys.
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Conkel, D., 1993. Cichlids of North and Central America. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., USA. (Ref. 7335)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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