Cichlid - Managuense

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Alternative Name

Managuense, Jaguar Cichlid Scientific Name: Cichlasoma managuense

Basic Info

The Managuense Cichlid will become 9 to 11 inches (23 to 28 centimeters) long by the time it has matured. However, specimens over 12 inches long have been reported. In color, the Managuense Cichlid is white with mottled black spots. For this reason, it is sometimes called the Jaguar Cichlid.

Health

N/A

Habitat

Fresh water fish

Behavior

The large and beautifully colored Managuense Cichlid can make an exciting pet fish. These fish usually cannot be kept with others; however, on their own, they can make an impressive and interesting display. In captivity, Managuense Cichlids are quite territorial. In fact, some have been reported to attack their own reflections and to display threat behaviors when people are in the same room as their aquaria. On the other hand, some owners consider their Managuense Cichlids to be less aggressive than other Cichlid species. Managuense Cichlids are reported to be amusing to watch, hardy, and intelligent, and for these reasons, it is not hard to understand why many people keep them.

Origin

Costa Rica

History

Managuense Cichlids are native to Central America, from Nicaragua to Costa Rica. In these areas, it is often used as an important food source. In other parts of the world, Managuense Cichlids are valued as pets or display fish. They have been introduced to some waterways in the United States, in the state of Utah.

Common Foods

They will often hunt and eat smaller fish in their enclosures and do not tolerate the presence of other fish of their own species.