Kihnichthys Cincelichthys is a genus of high-bodied cichlids found in southern Mexico to Guatemala, where they inhabit lakes, rivers (typically sluggish) and other freshwater habitats.

[1][4][5][6] They are large cichlids, up to 35–42.5 cm (14–17 in) long depending on species, with females reaching smaller sizes than males.

[7][8] They feed on vegetable matter,[9] like fruits, parts of aquatic and land plants, and algae.

[7][8] They share their chisel-like teeth with Kihnichthys and whether they should be merged into a single genus is not yet fully resolved.

[4] A review in 2020 recommended that Kihnichthys should be moved into Cincelichthys.