''Tomocichla'' is a
genus
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of
cichlid
Cichlids ()
are a large, diverse, and widespread family of percomorph fish in the family Cichlidae, order Cichliformes. At least 1,760 species have been scientifically described, making it one of the largest vertebrate families, with on ...
fish native to moderately and fast-flowing rivers along the Atlantic slope of
Central America
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, ranging from the
Escondido drainage in
Nicaragua
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to
Bocas del Toro in
Panama
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. ''Tomocichla'' was formerly included in ''
Theraps
''Theraps'' is a genus of cichlid fish that includes only a single species, the Arroya cichlid (''Theraps irregularis'') from fast-flowing rivers and streams in the Usumacinta and Polochic basins of southern Mexico and Guatemala. It is a medium- ...
'' (and even earlier in ''
Cichlasoma
''Cichlasoma'' is a genus of freshwater fish in the cichlid family. The genus was previously very large (a wastebasket taxon), including cichlids from North America, including Central America, and South America.
Reclassification and subsequent ...
'') and until 2015 ''
Talamancaheros sieboldii'' was commonly included in ''Tomocichla''.
They are fairly large cichlids, up to in length.
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Species
There are currently 2 recognized species in this genus:Meek
Meekness is an attribute of human nature and behavior that has been defined as an amalgam of righteousness, inner humility, and patience.
Meekness has been contrasted with humility alone insomuch as humility simply refers to an attitude towards o ...
, 1912) (Tuba cichlid)
References
Heroini
Cichlid genera
Taxa named by Charles Tate Regan
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