CARES Species Profile: Amatitlania myrnae
Common Name: Topaz cichlid
Photo by: Kevin Foxen
Description
Cichlid native to Costa Rica and Panama. Most common in rivers and creeks with little current at low elevations. Feeds on plant detritus.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Central America
Global Region: Central America
Distribution: Costa Rica, Panama
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