haitian cichlid
Nandopsis haitiensis
Cichlid from the island of Hispaniola, Haiti and the Dominican Republic, reaching 21.5 cm. It eats algae, plants and snails.
Also called: ciclídeo-haitiano, odo, haitian cichlid
- maximum
- 22 cm
who is the haitian cichlid
The Haitian cichlid belongs to the family Cichlidae and reaches 21.5 cm. It occurs on the island of Hispaniola, in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, in lakes and rivers, and also in brackish water near river mouths. It is usually found alone or in pairs, and rarely in groups of six to eight individuals. Adults swim in open water and, when chased, hide in crevices or under debris and stones. It eats algae, aquatic plants and snails. The female lays 150 to 200 eggs on a clean stone and cares for the eggs and larvae. It is caught commercially and used in aquariums.
Essential profile. Identification, where it occurs and rules, with data from FishBase and the cited regulations. Season, time of day, technique and bait are added once we have a good source for the haitian cichlid.
identification
Freshwater and brackish cichlid reaching 21.5 cm, living on Hispaniola, in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. It is usually seen alone or in pairs, and when chased it flees into crevices and under stones. In several places it coexists with introduced cichlids, and the young usually stay among aquatic plants.
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Essential profile: the index uses a general fish model (weather, sun, moon and tide), without a season or time of day specific to this species.
where found
It occurs on the island of Hispaniola, in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, in lakes, rivers and brackish areas near river mouths.
Habitat: Lakes and rivers with aquatic vegetation, and brackish areas near river mouths.
rules for the haitian cichlid
Summary of the regulations we found, with the source for each. Rules change; before keeping or transporting fish, check with the state environmental agency.
We found no species-specific rule beyond the region's general rules.
catch and release
catch and release Releasing the fish alive, quickly and with a wet hand. During a closed season it isn't always allowed: what the regulation says applies.
It poses no danger to anglers, but the fin spines can prick the hand. Hold it by the body, with a wet hand, and release it quickly.
how much it weighs without taking it out of the water
Length-weight relationship W = a·Lb (a = 0.02692, b = 3.03; FishBase (relação peso-comprimento bayesiana, estimativa)). It's an average: a fat or lean fish can vary by 10% to 20%.
estimated weight
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sources and references
Essential profile: size, length-weight, depth, countries and conservation come from FishBase and the cited regulations, and the texts were written from those sources. Season, time of day, sensitivities, technique and baits and lures are not included yet, because we did not find a good source for this species.
- scientific FishBase: Nandopsis haitiensis (ficha da espécie)Size, length-weight, depth, habitat, distribution, biology, and IUCN status. Page checked on Oct 13, 2026.
- scientific FishBase: nomes populares de Nandopsis haitiensisNames by country and language.