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Jaguar Guapote

Parachromis managuensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cichliformes ›Family: Cichlidae ›Genus: Parachromis

About

Parachromis managuensis is a large species of cichlid native to freshwater habitats in Central America, where found from Honduras to Costa Rica. The scientific name refers to Lake Managua in Nicaragua from where the holotype was obtained. It is a food fish and is also found in the aquarium trade where it is variously known as the jaguar cichlid, managuense cichlid, managua cichlid, guapote tigre, Aztec cichlid, spotted guapote and jaguar guapote. Males grow to a...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jaguar Guapote?
The scientific name of Jaguar Guapote is Parachromis managuensis.
What is the conservation status of Jaguar Guapote?
The Jaguar Guapote has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Jaguar Guapote belong to?
Jaguar Guapote belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Jaguar Guapote belong to?
Jaguar Guapote belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Jaguar Guapote belong to?
Jaguar Guapote belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Jaguar Guapote belong to?
Jaguar Guapote belongs to the order Cichliformes.
What family does Jaguar Guapote belong to?
Jaguar Guapote belongs to the family Cichlidae.
What genus does Jaguar Guapote belong to?
Jaguar Guapote belongs to the genus Parachromis.