OMNIDEX · FISH FIELD GUIDE

Mayan Cichlid

Mayaheros urophthalmus · Cichlidae

Uncommon catalog entry

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Identification keys

Use these visible cues as a starting point, then check local rules and review the live result before keeping a fish.

Turquoise-edged tail spot
Vertical bars
Reddish throat

Habitat notes

Mangroves · Canals · Warm ponds

Active season: Warm months

Common approach: Small jigs / worms

Look-alike check

When a result is uncertain, start with these catalog neighbors. They share family, genus, or habitat signals; this list is a comparison aid, not a substitute for local identification expertise.

Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Peacock Bass (Cichla ocellaris)
Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus)

Conservation reminder

Introduced cichlid; aggressive nester.

Seasons, size limits, and keep rules vary by water. Verify the current local regulations before keeping a catch; release it carefully when unsure.

Identify and log the real catch

OmniDex identifies a live catch, estimates length, and saves a private city-level journal entry without exposing raw coordinates.

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