Herichthys - Mexican cichlids

Classification

Genus: Herichthys - Mexican cichlids
Family: Cichlidae - Cichlids
Order: Cichliformes - Cichlids
Class: Teleostei - Ray-finned fishes
Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes

Description

Herichthys is a small genus of cichlid fishes. Most are endemic to Mexico, but H. cyanoguttatus is also found in southern Texas (United States), and has been introduced to central Texas and Florida. In 2015, the genus was split, and 7 species moved into Nosferatu.

There are currently 7 recognized species in this genus.

Species

Rio Grande cichlid
(Herichthys cyanoguttatus)

Herichthys tepehua

Tamasopo cichlid
(Herichthys tamasopoensis)

Steindachner’s cichlid
(Herichthys steindachneri)

Herichthys pratinus

Chairel cichlid
(Herichthys pantostictus)

Herichthys pame

Herichthys molango

Minkley’s cichlid
(Herichthys minckleyi)

Curve-bar cichlid
(Herichthys labridens)

Nautla cichlid
(Herichthys deppii)

Lowland cichlid
(Herichthys carpintis)

Barton’s cichlid
(Herichthys bartoni)

Herichthys teporatus

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