Convict Cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata)

Also known as Albino Convict Cichlid, Amelanistic Convict Cichlid, Black Convict Cichlid, Convict, Pink Convict Cichlid, White Convict Cichlid, Zebra Cichlid

Description

Also known as Albino Convict Cichlid, Amelanistic Convict Cichlid, Black Convict Cichlid, Convict, Pink Convict Cichlid, White Convict Cichlid, Zebra Cichlid.

Found in the shallows, amongst debris and roots of small creeks, warm pools, large streams as well as fast flowing rivers.
They feed on crustaceans, fish, insects, plant material and worms.
Length - 10cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread Central America

A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/amatitlania-nigrofasciata.html

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