Subfamily Cichlasomatinae-5

CENTRAL AMERICAN CICHLIDS.

Order Perciformes

Family Cichlidae

Subfamily ( Cichlasomatinae )

Genus Tomocichla.

Tomocichla asfraci

— Tomocichla asfraci [Allgayer, 2002]. Panama, Costa Rica. Males up to 35 cm, females up to 30 cm in length. Coloration yellowish with rusty-red flanks. A black spot at the base of the tail. Males are larger and have a more massive forehead. When excited, their heads turn coal-black. They require absolutely clean, running water. Eggs are laid on flat stones. Males become so aggressive that they rush at the glass when someone approaches the aquarium. dH 7-8°; pH 7.5; T 22-30°C.

Nandopsis haitiensis, Nandopsis tetracanthus, Petenia splendida.

Thorichthys ellioti, Thorichthys meeki.

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