Order Perciformes Subfamily Cichlinae Higher classification Cichlid | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Thorichthys Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Firemouth cichlid, Thorichthys ellioti |
Thorichthys ellioti
Thorichthys is a genus of cichlids. It is found in Atlantic slope of Middle America from Río Chachalacas area in Mexico, south to the Río Motagua drainage in Guatemala and Honduras.They have somewhat pointy heads and stripes down their body, and tend to inhabit slow-moving or standing water. The best-known species is Thorichthys meeki, the firemouth cichlid. Members of Thorichthys rarely exceed 6 inches (15 cm), making them popular aquarium fish.
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Thorichthys ellioti breeding laying eggs
Species
There are currently 8 recognized species in this genus:





References
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