Wajpamheros nourissati Care Guide
Wajpamheros nourissati is a substrate-sifting Central American cichlid from the Usumacinta basin of Mexico and Guatemala.
Overview
Wajpamheros nourissati is a Central American cichlid recently moved into its own genus Wajpamheros. FishBase records it from the Usumacinta River basin in Mexico and Guatemala. It has a golden body with dark spotting and is a substrate-sifting species.
Taxonomy
- Family: Cichlidae
- Genus: Wajpamheros
- Scientific name: Wajpamheros nourissati
- Common synonyms: Theraps heterospilus, Theraps nourissati
Habitat
It is a freshwater, demersal species of the Usumacinta basin (FishBase), where it forages over soft substrates.
Tank requirements
- Minimum tank volume: 350 L
- Temperature: 26-30 °C (79-86 °F)
- pH: up to about 7.5
- GH: 10-35 °dGH
- Maximum size: about 22 cm TL
Diet
FishBase describes a substratum-sifting feeding strategy, in which the fish inserts its mouth into soft substrate to extract food, consistent with an omnivorous bottom-feeding habit.
Compatibility
It is a semi-aggressive, mid-water cichlid best kept with other Central American cichlids or large plecos. Small fish and plants are unsuitable given its size and substrate-sifting behavior.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List: Least Concern, assessed in 2018.