The Midas Cichlid is a Central American Cichlid endemic to the San Juan River and surrounding area in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. These fish are sometimes mistaken for Amphilophus labiatus, or the Red Devil Cichlid, which is also native to Central America. Midas Cichlids can be identified by the bump on their heads and their bright orange coloration. Though some specimens are grey with black bands running horizontally along the body, most specimens exhibit some combination of yellow, orange and white coloration.