Cichlasoma urophthalmus (Günther, 1862)

Mexican mojarra

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Taxonomic issue	The generic allocation of this species is still uncertain. It belongs to the tribe Heroini, but is maintained as an incertae sedis species of Cichlasoma pending a revision of heroin cichlids traditionally assigned to the cichlasomatin genus Cich
Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Cichlidae \| Cichlasomatinae
Synonyms	Heros urophthalmus, Astronotus urophthalmus, Herichthys urophthalmus, ... more
Common names	Mojarra del México, Mayan cichlid, Mayan cichlid, ... more

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Cichlasoma urophthalmus

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Main reference

Page, L.M. and B.M. Burr. 1991. (Ref. 5723)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 39.4 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 40637); max. published weight: 1,130 g (Ref. 40637)

Length at first maturity

L_m 11.7, range 10 - 19 cm

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; depth range 2 - ? m (Ref. 7335)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 20°C - 39°C (Ref. 35127); 27°N - 11°N, 98°W - 80°W (Ref. 55201)

Central America: Atlantic drainages from Mexico to Nicaragua.
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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 (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial


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