First Cast species profile
Rio Grande Cichlid
Herichthys cyanoguttatus
Freshwater
Also called: rio grande perch, texas cichlid, rio grande
Overview
A Texas native cichlid that eats small natural baits around warm streams, canals, rocky edges, vegetation, and slow current.
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Typical habitat
- Clear streams, Rocky edges, Vegetation, Bridge edges, Slow current
- Takes
- Worms, Bread, Tiny grubs
- Seasonality
- Warm, clear, low-current edges are usually easier to fish; use small hooks and light line.
Identification
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