| Thorichthys | |
|---|---|
| Thorichthys meeki | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Thorichthys |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Subfamily: | Cichlasomatinae |
| Genus: | Thorichthys |
Thorichthys is a genus of cichlids from Central America. They have somewhat pointy heads and stripes down their body, and tend to inhabit slow-moving or standing water. The best-known species is Thorichthys meeki, the firemouth cichlid. Members of Thorichthys rarely exceed 5 inches (13 cm), making them popular aquarium fish. The genus was first described in 1904, but was changed to a subgenus of Cichlasoma in 1907. As of 1996, it is again considered to be its own genus.
Fishbase currently lists ten species within this genus. Coloration can vary within each species.