Description
Also known as African Cichlid, Malawi Cichlid, Spectacled Cichlid, Spectacular Basketmouth Cichlid.
Found in pairs, under, or close to vegetation, in drainage ditches, and along the banks of rivers.
They feed on crustaceans, small fish, and invertebrates.
Length - 19cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread South America
A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.
These fish brood their eggs in their mouths to protect their young. Ref: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Caquetaia-spectabilis.html
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Posted by Wolfman🐺Sorry that cichlid in the picture is a Mayan cichlid.