Barton's cichlid
# Barton's cichlid

Barton's cichlid (Nosferatu bartoni) is a species of cichlid freshwater fish endemic to the Laguna Media Luna and headwaters of the Río Verde between 1,000–1,100 m (3,300–3,600 ft) above sea level in the state of San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Its range is a part of the upper Panuco River basin. This species can reach a standard length of 18 cm (7.1 in). It can also be found in the aquarium trade. It shares its distribution with the related Nosferatu labridens. Barton's cichlid is endangered due to habitat loss, pollution and introduced species.

The common and specific names of the Barton's cichlid honours the author, Tarleton Hoffman Bean's brother, Barton Appler Bean (1860–1947), who was assistant curator of Ichthyology at the United States National Museum.

