Topaz cichlid
(Amatitlania myrnae)
Image source: Jo's Animal Database
General data
Scientific names:
Topaz cichlid
Habitat:
Freshwater
Climate:
Tropical
Native:
North America
Distribution:
Central America: Atlantic slope, in Costa Rica and Panama, from Estrella River to Cuarumo River.
Max length: 8 cm SL
Most abundant in rivers and creeks in waters or little current, found between 40 and 150 m elevation. Feeds on plant detritus and ooze.
