T-Bar Cichlid (Amatitlania sajica)

Also known as Costa Rican Blue-eyed Cichlid, Jade Eye Cichlid, Sajica Cichlid, T-Bar Sajica Cichlid

Description

Also known as Costa Rican Blue-eyed Cichlid, Jade Eye Cichlid, Sajica Cichlid, T-Bar Sajica Cichlid.

Found in moderate to strong currents, over gravel and rocks, in rivers and rivulets, of the Pacific slope of Costa Rica.
They feed on algal filaments, bottom detritus, aquatic insects and seeds.
Length - 9cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread Central America

A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.
These fish brood their eggs in their mouths to protect their young. Ref: https://www.fishbase.in/summary/15901

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