
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 Status: Near Threatened
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2025
Acquired 7, 3/4 fish on 11/022025. Currently growing out in 40 breeder with bristlenose pleco breeder colony.