Mayaheros urophthalmus (Günther, 1862)
Mexican mojarra
photo by DATZ

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae
Max. size:  39.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,130.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; depth range - 2 m
Distribution:  Central America: Atlantic drainages from Mexico to Nicaragua.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabit freshwater marshes and mangrove swamps. Adults prefer coastal lagoons and rivers and will tolerate marine conditions. Feed on small fishes and macro-invertebrates (Ref. 7335). Spawn on the bottom in both fresh and brackish water (Ref. 35127).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 September 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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