Dicrossus filamentosus (Ladiges, 1958) Chessboard cichlid |
photo by
Gordon, A. |
Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae | |||
Max. size: | 3.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 7; dH range: 5 - 8 | |||
Distribution: | South America: Amazon River basin, in the Negro River drainage; Orinoco River basin in from InĂrida River in Colombia to Maripa in Venezuela. | |||
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Biology: | Aquarium keeping: in pairs; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 November 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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