pantano cichlid
| Scientific name | Cincelichthys pearsei |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Hubbs |
| Year of description | 1936 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Genus | Cincelichthys |
Introduction
Cincelichthys pearsei, commonly known as pantano cichlid, is a fresh water fish from the Central America.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
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Longevity10 year
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
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Longevity10 year
How to recognize the pantano cichlid ?
The pantano cichlid measures between 18 and 30 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly jaune and marron body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or in a group
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The pantano cichlid is a fish living as a couple or in a group naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is carnivorous . Naturally, it tends to dig into the sand and transform its environment.
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. However, the pantano cichlid has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
The pantano cichlid is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature26 - 30 °C
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pH (acidity)7 - 8
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gh (hardness)3 - 14
Biotope presentation
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Scientific partners
Species of the same family
Same genus
chisel-tooth cichlid
Cichlidae