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)

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