Description

Also known as Barred Cichlid, Festive Chiclid, Festivum, Festivum Cichlid.

Found in schools, close to vegetation, over mud and sandy bottoms, of creeks, pools, river basins, and streams.
They feed on algae, benthic crustaceans, insects, plant matter and worms.
Length - 12cm
Depth - ?
Widespread South America

A freshwater fish seen in the aquarium trade. Ref: http://fishbase.org/summary/11140