Theraps

Theraps
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Theraps
Günther, 1862
Species:
T. irregularis
Binomial name
Theraps irregularis
Günther, 1862

Theraps is a genus of cichlid fish that includes only a single species, the Arroya cichlid (Theraps irregularis) from fast-flowing rivers and streams in the Usumacinta and Polochic basins of southern Mexico and Guatemala.[1][2] It is a medium-sized cichlid, up to 19 cm (7.5 in) in standard length.[3]

  1. ^ a b Espinosa Pérez, H.; Daniels, A.; Maiz-Tome, L. (2019). "Theraps irregularis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T192907A2179799. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T192907A2179799.en. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  2. ^ Říčan, O.; Piálek, L.; Dragová, K. & Novák, J. (2016). "Diversity and evolution of the Middle American cichlid fishes (Teleostei: Cichlidae) with revised classification". Vertebrate Zoology. 66 (1): 1–102. doi:10.3897/vz.66.e31534.
  3. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Species in genus Theraps". FishBase. August 2023 version.

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