So bestimmen Sie Texas Cichlid

Um Texas Cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus) zu bestimmen, achten Sie auf diese Schlüsselmerkmale.

Körperliche Merkmale

Körperform

compressed

Färbung

Base color ranges from grey to olive-brown, covered with numerous iridescent blue-green spots that are more prominent on the flanks, operculum, and fins. During breeding, males develop a nuchal hump and intensify their coloration, often displaying a dark blotch on the flank and a dark bar through the eye. Juveniles have a more subdued coloration with a series of dark blotches along the lateral line.

Schuppentyp

ctenoid

Maulstellung

terminal

Besondere Merkmale

Iridescent blue-green spots covering the body and fins, Deep body and laterally compressed form, Large, protractile mouth with conical teeth, Prominent nuchal hump in breeding males, Dark lateral blotch and caudal spot, especially in juveniles and sub-adults

Rückenflosse

Long, continuous dorsal fin with 15-17 spines and 10-13 soft rays. The spiny portion is longer than the soft-rayed portion.

Schwanzflosse

Rounded to truncate caudal fin.

Brustflosse

Well-developed pectoral fins.

Auffällige Flossen

Anal fin with 5-6 spines and 7-9 soft rays. Pelvic fins are thoracic.

Bestimmungstipps

1. 1

   Coloration and Spotting

   Look for the distinctive iridescent blue-green spots covering the body, head, and fins. This is the most reliable visual identifier.

2. 2

   Body Shape

   Observe the deep, laterally compressed body typical of cichlids.

3. 3

   Geographic Location

   In its native range (lower Rio Grande), it is the only indigenous cichlid species.

4. 4

   Breeding Characteristics

   During breeding, males develop a pronounced nuchal hump and exhibit intensified coloration, often with a dark lateral blotch.

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