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The Rio Verde plays host to one of the most beautiful cichlids in Mexico.
Threatened by a potential ecological disaster of it’s natural habitat,
Barton’s cichlid are very sought after in aquarium circles….Lee Nuttall
explains more….
Introduction
I have more than a passing interest in the
Herichthys complex of late, and when the
opportunity arose to acquire a small group
of Herichthys bartoni, I just had to jump at
the chance!
This wonderful fish was first discovered by
Professor Alfredo Dugès of the University of
Guanajuato in 1890 when he was exploring
the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi, more
specifically the Rio Verde. One particular
cichlid specimen was collected and sent pre-
served to Dr Tarleton Hofman Bean of the
US Natural Museum for further examination.
These later became the type specimens of
Acara bartoni which in 1892 Dr Bean named
in honour of his brother Barton A. Bean.
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