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Midas Cichlid

Midas Cichlid

Amphilophus citrinellus

Midas Cichlid

Did you know ?

The protruding head of this species is a distinctive feature of the males.

Amphilophus citrinellus

These fish form monogamous pairs, with both mother and father caring for the eggs and rearing the young.

Measures

20 - 40 cm. Measure

Diet

Small crustaceans, snails, slugs, small fish.

Conservation Status

Extinct
Threatened
Low risk
LC
EX
EW
CR
EN
VU
CD
NT
LC
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Origin

Origin

Central America, Atlantic zone of Nicaragua and Costa Rica.

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