Cryptoheros
| Cryptoheros | |
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| Cryptoheros sajica | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Tribe: | Heroini |
| Genus: |
Cryptoheros Allgayer, 2001 |
| Type species | |
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Heros spilurus Günther, 1862 |
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Cryptoheros is a small genus of cichlid fishes from Central America and southeast Mexico. The genus currently contains 9 species. It includes species formerly included within the genus Archocentrus. The convict cichlid has sometimes been placed within the genus Cryptoheros as well, but is now considered a member of the genus Amatitlania.
There are currently nine recognized species in this genus:
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