Salvini Cichlid
The Salvini Cichlid, also known as the Tricolor Cichlid and the Yellow Belly Cichlid, is a brightly colored cichlid from the lakes and rivers of southern Mexico and northern Central America.
Salvini cichlids readily spawn in the right environment and are model parents. Males have more pointed dorsal and anal fins, the upper edge of the male's dorsal being bright red.
Salvini Cichlid (Cichlasoma salvini)
Photo of: Salvini Cichlid (Cichlasoma salvini)
Scientific Name(s): Cichlasoma salvini, Cichlasoma tenue, Heros salvini, Heros triagramma ...
Salvini Cichlid
Species name: Cichlasoma salvini
Synonym: Cichlasoma tenue; Heros salvini; Heros triagramma ...
Salvini Cichlids are very beautiful and are often kept as display fish or pets. These lovely fish are interesting to observe in the wild or in captivity. In the wild, Salvini Cichlids are often found in murky waters with little visibility.
Salvini Cichlid
Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
 See also: Cichlid, Salvini, Fish, Blue, Cichlids
  
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