Fishing for Rio Grande x mayan cichlid

Herichthys cyanoguttatus x Mayaheros urophthalmus

The Rio Grande × Mayan cichlid is a hybrid freshwater fish known for its robust body, vivid orange and green patterning, and vertical bars. It typically inhabits warm, slow-moving waters with vegetation or rocky cover. Adults reach about 8–10 inches long and can weigh up to 2 pounds, displaying territorial and aggressive behavior. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Potential pest

Source: Fishbase