Species
Four species are presently recognized by FishBase in this genus:
- Heros efasciatus Heckel, 1840
- Heros notatus (Jardine in Schomburgk, 1843)
- Heros severus Heckel, 1840 – also known as severum or banded cichlid
- Heros spurius Heckel, 1840
Some authorities recognize a fifth species, H. appendiculatus Castelnau, 1855, but it is treated as a synonym of H. efasciatus by FishBase. Fish belonging to the genus Heros are distinguishable by their bulbous "Dell 'Abate" lips and sedentary demeanor, especially after eating.
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