Blue-eye cichlid
| Blue-eye cichlid | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Cryptoheros |
| Species: | C. spilurus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptoheros spilurus (Günther, 1862) | |
The blue-eye cichlid (Cryptoheros spilurus) is a small species of fish in the family Cichlidae. It is native to Central America. It can reach a length of 12 centimeters (4.7 in). The average life span is 5 years. It has a predominantly blue body with black vertical stripes, and short fins along the belly and spine.