Aquarist Species: Amatitlania myrnae 'Rio Lari'
Aquarist: BigKahoona
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
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2025
Available at the 2025 OCA Extravaganza for the CARES Single Species Maintenance Program.
Donation from Craig Storms