Amatitlania myrnae

Aquarist: DragonFlyer

Species Profile: Amatitlania myrnae

Common Name:   Topaz Cichlid

Species Photo by: Kevin Foxen

Description:   A Central American CARES species native to Costa Rica and Panama. Listed as endangered in the wild.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Central America

Distribution:   Costa Rica, Panama

CARES Status:   Endangered

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Line Traits:   Gold

Year Acquired:   2025

Acquired a group of 5 adults from Glenn Davies at the 2025 Keystone Clash. Group contains 1m 4f all of which have a lot of gold color on the body.