Amphilophus citrinellus
(Günther 1864)
Family Cichlidae
![Lateral view of Midas cichlid](https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/66/2020/02/Plate-193_2.jpg)
The Midas cichlid is a member of the cichlid and tilapia family. This species has a deep, compressed and oval body and a highly variable color pattern. Large individuals gradually become reddish-orange with many gray-black scales or large black blotches on the back or side. The dorsal profile of the head is concave, and this species has a rounded caudal fin. The Midas cichlid inhabits open waters and and rocky areas of lakes and canals.
![Lateral view of Midas cichlid](https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/66/2020/02/Plate-194_2.jpg)
Status & distribution
- Status — Non-indigenous freshwater
- Florida Distribution — Peninsula
- River Drainages — Tampa Bay and the Everglades