CENTRAL AMERICAN CICHLIDS.
Order Perciformes
Family Cichlidae
Subfamily ( Cichlasomatinae )
Genus Tomocichla.
— 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.




