Also called the Lowland Cichlid and Green Texas Cichlid, Pearl Scale Cichlids are a species of Central American Cichlid. These fish are native to northern Mexico where they can be found in lagoons, streams and drainage channels. This species is similar in appearance and often confused with the Texas Cichlid, whose scientific name is Herichthys cyanoguttatus. The pearl-like spots for which this species is named are smaller and turquoise, unlike the large blue spots on the true Texas Cichlid. Pearl Scale Cichlids exhibit a variety of blue and green hues along with reflective spots and flecks all over their bodies.