Scientific name: Amphilophus trimaculatus. The name comes from the Latin tri (three) and maculatum (spots), referring to the three spots sometimes visible on its body.

Other common names: Threespot cichlid, trimac, and red-eyed cichlid.

Origin: Native to the Pacific slope drainages of Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.

Size: Males can grow up to 40 cm, and females typically reach around 25 cm.