We provide the first record of the Mayan Cichlid, Mayaheros urophthalmus from South Asia, based on specimens collected from the River Chalakudy in Kerala, India. Genetic analysis of the Indian sample showed close affinity with those from Philippines suggesting their potential South East Asian origin, and introduction through the unmanaged aquarium trade. Ecological plasticity, opportunistic predatory behaviour and eurytopic nature of M. urophthalmus could facilitate colonization in the new environment, unless urgent management strategies are developed and implemented.

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南亚的玛雅丽鱼科鱼（Münaherosurophthalmus）（Günther，1862年）的第一记录及其潜在意义

我们基于从印度喀拉拉邦的查拉库迪河采集的标本，提供了来自南亚的玛雅丽鱼科动物（Mayaheros urophthalmus）的第一条记录。印度样品的遗传分析显示与菲律宾的样品具有密切的亲和力，表明它们可能是东南亚血统，并通过不受管理的水族贸易引入。生态可塑性，伺机捕食行为和性质的广布M. urophthalmus可能有助于在新的环境中定植，除非紧急管理策略制定和实施。