Amphilophus robertsoni
| Robertson's cichlid | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Amphilophus |
| Species: | A. robertsoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Amphilophus robertsoni (Regan, 1905) | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Astatheros robertsoni | |
Amphilophus robertsoni (also Astatheros robertsoni) is a species of cichlid known by the common names "Robertson's cichlid", "false firemouth", and "turquoise cichlid".[1] It has a diet composed of 13% evasive prey due to its 6.2% jaw protrusion while feeding. (As seen in Fig. 4 of Citation.)[2]
References
- ↑ This species has been collected from streams in Mexico. "Amphilophus robertsoni". FishProfiles.com.
- ↑ Hulsey, C. D.; Garcia De Leon, F. J. (2005). "Cichlid jaw mechanics: Linking morphology to feeding specialization". Functional Ecology 19 (3): 487. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2435.2005.00987.x.
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