Trimac cichlid

Cichlasoma trimaculatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Cichlasoma
Species: T. trimaculatum
Binomial name
Cichlasoma trimaculatum
(Günther, 1867)
Synonyms

Amphilophus trimaculatus

The trimac cichlid (Cichlasoma trimaculatum) is a species of cichlid. It is a rarely found as an aquarium fish. They are often mistaken for low grade Flowerhorns.

Appearance

The trimac cichlid is a large heavy bodied cichlid. It has a green or yellow hue base with the distinct spots on its sides. The male is much larger than the female growing up to 15" he has longer more pointed fins and a large red spot behind his gills. The female is smaller growing up to 9-10" and a less dominant red spot. The male may also grow a nuchal hump when mature.

Distribution

Trimacs cichlids are found in the western lowland rivers and lagoons of Central America, mostly in El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and has been introduced to other Central American countries.

In the aquarium

Trimacs cichlids are rarely found in the aquarium trade.

References

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