FB-4786 http://www.fishbase.org/summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=4786 Animalia Chordata Teleostei Cichliformes Cichlidae Amphilophus Amphilophus citrinellus (Günther, 1864) Rød djævlecichlide Zitronenbuntbarsch Midas cichlid Red devil Red devil cichlid Sitruunakirjoahven Mojarra Mojarra rayada 橘色双冠丽鱼 橘色雙冠麗魚 紅魔麗體魚 红魔丽体鱼 Amphilophus citrinellum (Günther, 1864) Archocentrus citrinellus (Günther, 1864) Cichlasoma citrinella (Gïnther, 1864) Cichlasoma citrinellum (Günther, 1864) Cichlasoma erythrum (non Günther, 1867) Cichlasoma granadense Meek, 1907 Cichlasoma labiatum (non Günther, 1864) Herichthys citrinellus (Günther, 1864) Heros basilaris Gill, 1877 Heros citrinellus Günther, 1864 1991-11-28 2024-08-12 Welcomme, R.L.0 International introductions of inland aquatic species. FAO Fish. Tech. Pap. 294. 318 p. (Ref. 1739) Baensch, H.A. and R. Riehl0 Aquarien atlas. Band 2. Mergus, Verlag für Natur-und Heimtierkunde GmbH, Melle, Germany. 1216 p. (Ref. 2060) Robins, C.R., R.M. Bailey, C.E. 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Bertrand, M. Danao, M.C. Coyne, J.R. Estrada, R. Friedman, E. Hoeft, M. Iwan, D. Gross, J.H. Kao, B. Landry, M.J. Linares, C. McGlinn and …0 FishShapes v1: Functionally relevant measurements of teleost shape and size on three dimensions. Ecology 103(e3829):1-2. (Ref. 137577) FB-GeneralDescr-4786 http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text text/html Susan M. Luna 1991-11-28 00:00:00 2025-12-15 00:00:00 Biology http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ WorldFish Center - FishBase General public http://www.fishbase.org/summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=4786 http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#Size Adults livesin box-cut canals with rocky vertical sides, crevices used for spawning and protection of the young (Ref. 5723). They are found in lakes; uncommon in the rivers but will penetrate the lower river valleys where the water is slow flowing or tranquil (Ref. 7335). Omnivorous, eating mostly aufwuchs, snails and small fishes (Ref. 7335); also feed on insect larvae, worms and other bottom-dwelling organisms (Ref. 44091). Majority of this fish has normal cryptic coloration (black, gray or brown), matching the substrate for camouflage and survival purposes. About 10 % of this species is xanthomorphic, undergoing a color metamorphosis at varying stages of growth (Ref. 7335). An experimental fish being used for behavioral studies (Ref. 4537). Kullander, S.O. 2003 Cichlidae (Cichlids). p. 605-654. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil. (Ref. 36377) FB-DiagnosticDescr-4786 http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text text/html Crispina B. Binohlan 2002-11-08 00:00:00 2012-08-29 00:00:00 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ WorldFish Center - FishBase General public http://www.fishbase.org/summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=4786 http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#Threats This species coloration is mostly bright orange to orange-red in adults; mature males are of larger size, longer fins and with a distinct hump on their heads; aquarists usually refer to the lighter-colored, thin-lipped form as this species. Yamamoto, M.N. and A.W. Tagawa 2000 Hawai'i's native and exotic freshwater animals. Mutual Publishing, Honolulu, Hawaii. 200 p. (Ref. 44091) FB-Distribution-4786 http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text text/html Susan M. Luna 1991-11-28 00:00:00 2025-12-12 00:00:00 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ WorldFish Center - FishBase General public http://www.fishbase.org/summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=4786 http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#Habitat Central America: Atlantic slope of Nicaragua and Costa Rica (San Juan River drainage, including Lakes Nicaragua, Managua, Masaya and Apoyo). Kullander, S.O. 2003 Cichlidae (Cichlids). p. 605-654. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil. (Ref. 36377) FB-Uses-4786 http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text text/html Susan M. Luna 1991-11-28 00:00:00 2025-12-15 00:00:00 Importance http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ WorldFish Center - FishBase General public http://www.fishbase.org/summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=4786 http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#Distribution fisheries: of no interest; gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial Robins, C.R., R.M. Bailey, C.E. Bond, J.R. Brooker, E.A. Lachner, R.N. Lea and W.B. Scott 1991 World fishes important to North Americans. Exclusive of species from the continental waters of the United States and Canada. Am. Fish. Soc. Spec. Publ. (21):243 p. (Ref. 4537) IGFA 2009 Database of IGFA angling records until 2009. IGFA, Fort Lauderdale, USA. (Ref. 83530) Petrovicky, I. 1988 Aquarium fish of the world. Hamlyn Publishing Group Ltd., London. 499 p. FB-LifeCycle-4786 http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text text/html Susan M. Luna 1991-11-28 00:00:00 2025-12-15 00:00:00 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ http://www.fishbase.org//Reproduction/FishReproSummary.php?ID=4786&StockCode=5010 Spawn preferentially on the ceiling of natural caves (Ref. 38966). Deposit eggs on hard substrates, such as rocks or logs; both parents guarding the eggs and the fry for several weeks (Ref. 44091). 300-1000 eggs (Ref. 2060). Lavery, R.J. 1991 Physical factors determining spawning site selection in a Central American hole nester, <i>Cichlasoma nigrofasciatum</i>. Environ. Biol. Fishes 31(2):203-206. (Ref. 38966) FB-TrophicStrategy-4786 http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text text/html Grace Tolentino Pablico 2005-07-01 00:00:00 2005-07-01 00:00:00 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ WorldFish Center - FishBase General public citrinellus http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#Size Lives in box-cut canals with rocky vertical sides, crevices used for spawning and protection of the young (Ref. 5723). Found in lakes; uncommon in the rivers but will penetrate the lower river valleys where the water is slow flowing or tranquil (Ref. 7335). Omnivorous, eating mostly aufwuchs, snails and small fishes (Ref. 7335); also feeds on insect larvae, worms and other bottom-dwelling organisms (Ref. 44091). Majority of this fish has normal cryptic coloration (black, gray or brown), matching the substrate for camouflage and survival purposes. About 10 % of this species is xanthomorphic, undergoing a color metamorphosis at varying stages of growth (Ref. 7335). Conkel, D. 1993 Cichlids of North and Central America. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., USA. (Ref. 7335) FB-Size-4786 http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text text/html Susan M. Luna 1991-11-28 00:00:00 2025-12-15 00:00:00 Max. size http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ WorldFish Center - FishBase General public http://www.fishbase.org/summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=4786 http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#Threats 24.4 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 36377)) Kullander, S.O. 2003 Cichlidae (Cichlids). p. 605-654. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil. (Ref. 36377) FB-Threats-2 http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text text/html Belen Acosta 1990-10-18 00:00:00 2024-03-07 00:00:00 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ WorldFish Center - FishBase General public http://www.fishbase.org/summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=2 http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#Habitat Least Concern (LC) , IUCN Grouper and Wrasse Specialist Group IUCN 2006 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006. FB-Diseases-4786-879 http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text text/html Allan Palacio 2004-08-05 00:00:00 2004-08-05 00:00:00 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ WorldFish Center - FishBase General public http://www.fishbase.org/diseases/diseasesList.cfm?ID=4786&StockCode=5010 http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#Distribution Procamallanus Infection 13. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) Martinez, V.M.V., M.L.A. Macedo, T. Scholz, D.G. Solis and E.F.M. Franco 2002 Atlas de los helmintos parásitos de cíclidos de México. Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Dirección de Publicaciones Tresguerras 27, 06040, México, D.F. (Ref. 51032) FB-Diseases-4786-1293 http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text text/html Allan Palacio 2004-07-20 00:00:00 2004-07-20 00:00:00 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ http://www.fishbase.org/diseases/diseasesList.cfm?ID=4786&StockCode=5010 Sciadicleithrum Infection. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) Martinez, V.M.V., M.L.A. Macedo, T. Scholz, D.G. Solis and E.F.M. Franco 2002 Atlas de los helmintos parásitos de cíclidos de México. Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Dirección de Publicaciones Tresguerras 27, 06040, México, D.F. (Ref. 51032) FB-Habitat-4786 http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text text/html Susan M. Luna 1991-11-28 00:00:00 2025-12-15 00:00:00 Environment http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ WorldFish Center - FishBase General public http://www.fishbase.org/summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=4786 http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#Size benthopelagic; non-migratory (Ref. 126106); freshwater Dean, E.M., A.R. Cooper, L. Wang, W. Daniel, S. David, C. Ernzen, K.B. Gido, E Hale, T.J. Haxton, W. Kelso, N. Leonard, C. Lido, J. Margraf, M. Porter, C. Pennock, D. Propst, J. Ross, M.D. Staudinger, G. Whelan and D.M. Infante 2022 The North American Freshwater Migratory Fish Database (NAFMFD): Characterizing the migratory life histories of freshwater fishes of Canada, the United States of Mexico. J. Biogeography 49:1193-1203. (Ref. 126106)