Bolivian Ram
Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
Also known as: Blue Ram, Bolivian Butterfly, Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid, Butterfly Ram, Dwarf Cichlid, Hi-fin Ram, Ruby Crown Cichlid
- Blue Ram
- Bolivian Butterfly
- Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid
- Butterfly Ram
- Dwarf Cichlid
- Hi-fin Ram
- Ruby Crown Cichlid
Overview
Found in schools, among leaf debris and tangled tree roots, over mud and sand substrates in drainage ditches of the Amazon River basin and the Madeira Basin of Bolivia and Brazil.
Widespread South America
A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.
These fish brood their eggs in their mouths to protect their young.
How to identify
- Pattern
- black stripesstripes
- Fins & Tail
- pink fin outline
- Behaviour
- mouth brooderschooling
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Habitat & where to find it
- Exact location · 2
- Country only · 1
Found in schools, among leaf debris and tangled tree roots, over mud and sand substrates in drainage ditches of the Amazon River basin and the Madeira Basin of Bolivia and Brazil.
Adult photos 3
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