Species profile
Honduran Red Point Cichlid
Amatitlania sp. 'Honduran Red Point'
Semi aggressive
Moderate care
150 L minimum aquarium
8–12 cm adult size
Bottom–mid
Can be kept singly
About this species
General notes for hobby use.
The aquarium 'Honduran Red Point' lineage is widely associated with Amatitlania siquia, but its taxonomic status remains disputed. Preserve it as a trade/locality form rather than forcing a settled species assignment.
Water parameters
Suggested general range for long-term care.
Temperature
24–28 °C
pH
7–8
GH
8–20 dGH
KH
Not yet documented
Flow preference
Low–moderate
Data confidence
Verified
Behaviour
General behaviour traits used by TanksConnected compatibility checks.
Minimum group size
Can be kept singly
Tank zone
Bottom–mid
Territory level
High
Predation risk
Small fish
Bioload factor
2.5
Usually less brutal than some convict-type cichlids, but a breeding pair can dominate a 100 cm tank. Small peaceful fish and invertebrates are inappropriate.
Compatibility flags
Quick cautions for common tank-planning issues.
Fin nipper
No
Plant safe
Yes
Shrimp safe
No / caution
Snail safe
Yes
Cave breeder
Yes
Digs substrate
Yes
Jump risk
Low
Natural history & care
Research-backed context for long-term aquarium care.
Lifespan
6–10 years
Diet type
Omnivore
Minimum aquarium volume
150 L
Minimum footprint
100 × 40 cm
Alternative names
Honduran Red Point, Honduras Redpoint, Amatitlania siquia 'Honduras Red Point' (contested assignment)
Native range
Honduras; aquarium lineage associated with the Rio Danlí locality.
Natural habitat
Central American stream cichlid. Use sand or fine gravel, rocks/wood and multiple caves with hard-to-moderately-hard alkaline water and robust filtration.
Diet & feeding
Generalist omnivore. Feed quality cichlid foods supplemented with vegetable matter, crustaceans, insects and frozen foods.
Breeding & sexing
Research-backed guidance for identifying sexes and reproductive behaviour.
Sexing
Females are generally smaller and show stronger orange/red abdominal colour; males become larger with longer fins and a more robust head profile.
Breeding
Prolific cave/substrate spawner. A pair cleans a protected site and both parents guard eggs and fry; breeding aggression is much stronger than day-to-day behaviour.