Rio grande cichlid range 279408-Rio grande cichlid range map
We conducted multiple surveys to determine the distribution of the nonnative Herichthys cyanoguttatus (Rio Grande Cichlid) in the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Area (GNOMA) First, in 03–04, we trapped H cyanoguttatus in Lake Pontchartrain (an oligohaline estuary) to determine if this freshwater species occurred in estuarine habitats Our goal was to test thePhylum Chordata Class Actinopterygii Order Perciformes Family Cichlidae Cichlids are popular aquarium fishes that are not native to Illinois Cichlids have only one nostril on each side of the head and a two part lateral line with the front portion higher than the rear portion Rio Grande cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus) nonnative The Rio Grande cichlid is generally considered a warmwater fish and is very sensitive to cold In general, this fish does not survive at water temperatures below 49°Fahrenheit (Texas Parks and Wildlife 19) This species is also tolerant of brackish conditions to a max of 275 psu (Lornez et al 16) Pdf Effe...