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  • Thorichthys aureus
  • Thorichthys aureus
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Scientific Name Thorichthys aureus    (Günther, 1862)
Common Name
Type Locality Lake Izabal [Yzabal], Guatemala.
Synonym(s) Cichlasoma aureum, Herichthys aureus, Heros aureus
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Size 150mm or 5.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Sexing Males are typically bigger, and have more pointed dorsal and anal fins, where females have rounded ends to those fins.
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Distribution Central America: Atlantic slope from Belize (Golden Creek) to Honduras (Motagua River basin).
IUCN Red List Category
Data Deficient
, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
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Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Catalogue of the fishes in the British Museum v. 4, pp 292.
Registered Keepers There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update 2025 Jan 01 12:46 (species record created: 2015 May 03 02:29)