Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae |
25 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; pH range: 5 - 7; dH range: 5 - 12 |
South America: Amazon River basin, along the Amazon-Solimões River drainage from the Japurá River to the Tapajós River, and in the middle and lower Negro River basin. |
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Occurs in clear streams with a pH of 6.8 (Ref. 12251). Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects (Ref. 7020), but needs plants as supplement (Ref. 40602). |
Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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harmless |
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