Aquarist Species: Amatitlania sajica
Aquarist: DragonFlyer
Species Profile: Amatitlania sajica
General species photo
Description: A Central American CARES species native to Costa Rica. Listed as near threatened in the wild.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Central America
Distribution: Costa Rica
CARES Classification: Vulnerable
Aquarist Notes
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2026
Acquired a group of 6 young fish at the spring 2026 NEC auction in Norwalk CT