Amphilophus chancho is a large cichlid fish endemic to Lake Apoyo in Nicaragua. [1] The six Amphilophus species found in Lake Apoyo show morphological differences. [2] Multiple species of this group have been identified and verified by genomic and mitochondrial DNA evidence in the volcanic crater lake Apoyo [1] [2] and another Nicaraguan crater ...

American scientists have described three new species belonging to the Midas cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellum) species complex from Lake Apoyo in southwestern Nicaragua.

The Chancho Cichlid (Amphilophus chancho) is a stunning species of fish found in the freshwater lakes and rivers of Central America. Known for its vibrant colors and distinctive behaviors, this cichlid captures the hearts of aquarists and wildlife enthusiasts alike.

Teleostei (teleosts) > Cichliformes (Cichlids, convict blennies) > Cichlidae (Cichlids) > Cichlasomatinae Etymology: Amphilophus: Greek, amphi = on both sides + Greek, lophos = crest (Ref. 45335); chancho: Named from the Spanish chancho, meaning pig, in reference to the local common name of this species.

2016年2月2日 · The mojarra chancho can be as large as the large-mouthed predator in the lake, the jaguar cichlid (Parachromis managuensis). Its only habitat is Lake Apoyo, ...

2012年1月10日 · The largest of the Midas cichlid complex found in Laguna de Apoyo is the mojarra chancho, Amphilophus chancho Stauffer, McCrary & Black 2008. It is named after the Nicaraguan local name for pig, for its corpulent appearance.

2009年1月8日 · Amphilophus chancho species profile, with information about taxonomy, distribution, natural history, aquarium keeping, and conservation; including pictures, videos, and an extensive bibliography

Amphilophus is a genus of cichlid fishes [1] from Central America, ranging from southern Mexico to Panama. The genus currently contains 23 species, including several that are well known from the aquarium trade.

2008年12月26日 · He killed a chancho tankmate and was driven crazy by a pair of barred midas. being that he was rambunchus constantly, to the point you think he needed to have demon excoricesed (he shook like a schsopheniak) so he always had a VERY dull apperance. white and dull as a ghost, never any increased black barring color, no yellow on him ethier (red ...

2013年4月30日 · One of those species with a very small population is the chancho cichlid, Amphilophus chancho. It is the largest of the Midas cichlid species complex found in Lake Apoyo, with males sometimes reaching well over a kilogram weight.