Amphilophus
Genus -
The usual major subdivision of a family or subfamily in the classification of organisms, usually consisting of more than one species.
citrinellus
Species -
The major subdivision of a genus or sub genus, regarded as the basic category of biological classification, composed of related individuals that resemble one another, are able to breed among themselves, but are not able to breed with members of another species.
Lago Nicaragua
Population -
A group of organisms of one species that interbreed and live in the same place at the same time.
Midas
Common Names -
These are the trade names typically associated with the species. The more serious Cichlid keeper frowns upon these due to the confusion they can create in the hobby.
Forum BB code:
[url=http://www.cichlidforums.com/cichlidbase/index.php/profiles/Amphilophus-citrinellus-173_image01.html]Amphilophus citrinellus at Lago Nicaragua (Adult male)[/url]
URL:
http://www.cichlidforums.com/cichlidbase/index.php/profiles/Amphilophus-citrinellus-173_image01.html
Open in a new window.
