Cichlasoma urophthalmus Gnther, 1862

Gnathostoma Disease (larvae). Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

In its native distribution in Central America, the Mayan Cichlid is exploited commercially in artisanal fisheries and aquaculture. In its introduced range in Florida, this species supports a small sport fishery because it is edible, attractive, and aggressively takes baits and artificial lures. Because it takes artificial baits and fights hard on light tackle, it can interfere with the pursuit of larger gamefishes such as the Common Snook (Centropomus undecimalis). In some areas, the Mayan Cichlid is the most common fish caught by recreational anglers and is targeted by subsistence anglers as well. (Faunce et al. 2002 and references therein)

Pseudoterranova Infection. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

Ascocotyle Infestation 1. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)