convict cichlid

The convict cichlid displays significant color variation across its range.

When it comes to looking after its fry, does the convict cichlid live up to its name?

When can I move my Convict Cichlid from their 24" tank into the large tank with their parents?

Amatitlania nigrofasciata (Convict cichlid)

The convict cichlid has sometimes been placed within the genus Cryptoheros as well, but is now considered a member of the genus Amatitlania.

These species include the firemouth cichlid, convict cichlid, Mayan cichlid, and Salvin's cichlid.

The common name convict cichlid is, like the species name, derived from the vertical black stripes on the fishes body and their similarity to the striped prison uniforms of British convicts.

It formerly included 7 of the species now included in the genus Cryptoheros, as well as the convict cichlid, now included in the genus Amatitlania.

The Convict cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) is a fish species from the family Cichlidae, native to Central America, also known as the zebra cichlid.