Need info and pics on Amphilophus Lyonsi

[frazzlerock5]

I've heard they are endangered in the wild somewhere on here... not sure if that's true or not. I have one at about 2" that I've had for a couple months. Extremely slow growth rate thus far, and mild temperment. Beautiful fish though, I recommend picking one or several up.

 

[NOLAGT]

I've heard they are endangered in the wild somewhere on here...

I heard that too...im guessing on here too.

 

[darth pike]

Yes, according to the ACA Cares list, they are one of two Endangered Central American cichlids ... myrnae was recently added to the list, but lyonsi have been on it for a long time now. Part of the reason is they have a very small natural range.

 

[fish_n_vw]

10.99 at my lfs, is that expesive for these guys or does that sound right?

 

[NOLAGT]

That sounds about right...I got mine from Jeff Rapps for around that price for small ones...like 2"

 

[baldtaxguy]

Good enough deal for a fish you will enjoy. Go for it.