Description
Also known as American Cichlid, Elliot Cichlid, Firemouth, Mexican Firemouth, Spotcheek Elliot, Yellow Flash, Yellow Meeki.
Found in schools, over sand and rocky areas of lower and middle valley rivers.
They feed on algae, insect larvae and small invertebrates.
Length - 15cm
Depth - ?m
Central America - Mexico
A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.
These fish brood their eggs in their mouths to protect their young. Ref: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/26501
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Posted by @fishx6Your fish has been named, check it out in your gallery!