Firemouth Cichlids are a species of Central American Cichlid native to Mexico, Guatemala and Panama, though they are most heavily concentrated in the Yucatan Peninsula. This species was once classified as Cichlasoma meeki then as Archocentrus meeki but it now belongs to the genus Thorichthys. These fish were named for the vibrant red/orange coloration on the jaw of most specimens. Firemouth Cichlids are typically gray or blue-gray in coloration and the red/orange color often extends from the jaw along the underside of the fish. Males of the species are capable of flaring their gills, exposing their red throats to intimidate other males.