The “Lyons Cichlid,” scientifically Amphilophus lyonsi, is a vibrant, personality-filled Central American cichlid known for its potential to grow large (up to 12 inches) and its similarity in body/temperament to Red Devils or Midas cichlids, often with striking red/orange hues, but it’s an endangered species primarily found in Costa Rican/Panamanian streams, requiring experienced keepers and efforts to preserve it in the aquarium hobby.

