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Archocentrus multispinosus Günther, 1866
Etymology: Archocentrus- Greek, archo =
anus + Greek, kentron = stinger; referring
to the spine on the anal fin multispinosus -
means "many spines"
Common name: Rainbow cichlid
Size: Regarded as a dwarf species of the
Central American world A. multispinosus
grow to around 5” /12 cm Males, 4” /
10cm Females. Some aquarium specimens
can grow a little larger.
Distribution: Archocentrus. multispinosus
are found in Central America on the Atlan-
tic slope, from Patuca River (Honduras), to
the Matina River (Costa Rica). Pacific slope
regions are from the Guasaule River
(Nicaragua) to the Tempisque / Bebedero
Rivers (Costa Rica). The type locality speci-
men is from the lake of Managua.
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