Aquarist Species: Amatilania myrnae
Aquarist: cekeys
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
Year Acquired: 2024
Acquired from Londontowne Tropicals. They received them from a German breeder.
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Young fish available? Yes