Fig. 6l. Cichlasoma myyafaiLiotum 



A fish which varies greatly in color, according to temperature, excitement or 

 state of health. At times the hrilliant metallic spots disappear, the background 

 color lightens and dark bars appear much the same as the normal markings of the 

 Chanchito. When the fish is upwards of five years old the brilliant coloring 

 becomes more permanent. This plate is made in slightly reduced size from a three- 

 year-old specimen. Breeding habits on page 254. 



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