Herichthys deppii

(Herichthys deppii)

Description

Herichthys deppii, also known as the Nautla cichlid, is a species of cichlid native to the Nautla and Misantla rivers of Mexico. It reaches a maximum size of 12 centimetres (4.7 in) TL. The specific name honours the German naturalist, explorer and painter, who collected type Ferdinand Deppe (1794-1861) who collected the type.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Cichlidae
Genus:Herichthys
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