科: Cichlidae
Butterfly Cichlid（Hypsophrys nicaraguensis）はシクリッド科に分類される淡水魚で、中米に分布する。成魚は約 12.4–18.2 cm、適水温 22–28 °C。
A Cichlidae species native to Central America: Hypsophrys nicaraguensis lives bottom-dwelling over lakes and slow rivers with structure. Assertive but manageable with space and structure. Adults reach 12.4–18.2 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Other cichlids of similar size and temperament.
中級者向き。Assertive but manageable with space and structure。Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded。
適水温 22–28 °C。22–28 °C manually curated 2026-09-20 (was GBIF-derived)。Heater required for stable tropical warmth。
成魚は 12.4–18.2 cm。最低 397 L。
Accepts all foods; emphasise quality over variety。人工飼料に冷凍餌を組み合わせて。
Assertive but manageable with space and structure；Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded。向いているのはOther cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank。Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompetedは不向き。
中米原産。Lakes and slow rivers with structure、Still to gentle current。
換水・メンテ時はふたを推奨。
繁殖：Cave or substrate spawner with prolonged parental care。Often striking; males larger and brighter。