51 observationsLeast Concern
Blackthroat Cichlid
Astatheros macracanthus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cichliformes ›Family: Cichlidae ›Genus: Astatheros
About
Astatheros macracanthus, the blackthroat cichlid, is a species of cichlid freshwater fish from southern Mexico and northern Central America. It is the only recognized species in the genus Astatheros, but it was originally described in Heros, then for a long period included in Cichlasoma and until 2008 it was typically included in Amphilophus. Several other species have also been placed in Astatheros in the past, but they are now generally placed in Cribroheros. This blackthroat cichlid
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blackthroat Cichlid is Astatheros macracanthus.
- The Blackthroat Cichlid has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Blackthroat Cichlid belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Blackthroat Cichlid belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Blackthroat Cichlid belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Blackthroat Cichlid belongs to the order Cichliformes.
- Blackthroat Cichlid belongs to the family Cichlidae.
- Blackthroat Cichlid belongs to the genus Astatheros.