Other Freshwater
Mayan Cichlid
Mayaheros urophthalmus
FreshwaterCichlidaeNot Evaluated (but considered an invasive species in the US)
About
The Mayan Cichlid is a laterally compressed fish with an oval body shape. They are aggressive and territorial, especially during breeding season, and are known for their rapid reproduction rates.
- Average size
- Up to 15 inches (38 cm)
- Colors
- Variable, but typically olive green to yellowish-brown with darker vertical bars along the sides. They often have a prominent dark spot (ocellus) on the caudal peduncle.
- Diet
- Omnivorous, consuming a wide variety of food items including insects, crustaceans, mollusks, small fish, and plant matter.
- Region
- Introduced and invasive in Florida and Louisiana. Native to Central America and Mexico.