Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Cichlasoma Higher classification Cichlasoma | Phylum Chordata Family Cichlidae Scientific name Cichlasoma trimaculatum Rank Species | |
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Similar Cichlid, Amphilophus, Cichlasoma, Amphilophus citrinellus, Red devil cichlid | ||
Skip explains the difference between flowerhorns trimac cichlids
The trimac cichlid (Cichlasoma trimaculatum) is a species of cichlid. It is a rarely found as an aquarium fish. They are often mistaken for low grade Flowerhorns.
Contents
- Skip explains the difference between flowerhorns trimac cichlids
- Fish profiles trimac cichlid
- Appearance
- Distribution
- In the aquarium
- References
Fish profiles trimac cichlid
Appearance
The trimac cichlid is a large heavy bodied cichlid. It has a green or yellow hue base with the distinct spots on its sides. The male is much larger than the female growing up to 15" he has longer more pointed fins and a large red spot behind his gills. The female is smaller growing up to 9-10" and a less dominant red spot. The male may also grow a nuchal hump when mature.
Distribution
Trimacs cichlids are found in the western lowland rivers and lagoons of Central America, mostly in El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and has been introduced to other Central American countries.
In the aquarium
Trimacs cichlids are rarely found in the aquarium trade.
