They were possibly originally crossbred from Trimacs (Amhilophous Trimaculatus) and one or several other South American cichlids such as Cichlasoma Festae, Amphilophus Citrinellum ('Midas' cichlid), Amphilophus Labiatum ('Red Devil') or Vieja Synspila ('Redheaded' cichlid). Only the original breeders know exactly which species they crossbred to create the Flowerhorn cichlid.