
Mayaheros urophthalmus, also known as the Mayan cichlid or Mexican mojarra, is a species of cichlid.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Mayan Cichlid being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Pelmatolapia mariae
- Australoheros facetus
- Astronotus ocellatus
- Amphilophus trimaculatus
- Hemichromis camerounensis
- Cichla piquiti
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Genus
- Mayaheros
- Species
- Mayaheros urophthalmus
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo