Topaz cichlid (Amatitlania myrnae)

Image source: Jo's Animal Database
General data
- Main name: Topaz cichlid
- Climates: Tropical
- Habitat: Freshwater
- Native: North America
Classification
- Genus: Amatitlania - Central American cichlids
- Family: Cichlidae - Cichlids
- Order: Cichliformes - Cichlids
- Class: Teleostei - Ray-finned fishes
- Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes
Description
Central America: Atlantic slope, in Costa Rica and Panama, from Estrella River to Cuarumo River. Max length: 8 cm SL Most abundant in rivers and creeks in waters or little current, found between 40 and 150 m elevation. Feeds on plant detritus and ooze.