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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

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Adult
@rimrod17 · southampton, United Kingdom · August 20121 / 15
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Overview

Found in the shallows, amongst debris and roots of small creeks, warm pools, large streams as well as fast flowing rivers.
Widespread Central America

A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.

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How to identify

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Pattern
stripes

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Habitat & where to find it

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  • Country only · 11
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Found in the shallows, amongst debris and roots of small creeks, warm pools, large streams as well as fast flowing rivers.

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Adult photos 15

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Discussion 2

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2 comments

  • deanna· 19 Dec 2012

    do you know where i could sell some f these pink ciclids?i keep haven babies?

    Helpful· 1
  • fishx6Top Contributor· 13 Feb 2013

    Hi Deanna Sometimes pet shops will take them!

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Taxonomy

  1. kingdomAnimalia
  2. phylumChordata
  3. classTeleostei
  4. orderCichliformes
  5. familyCichlidae
  6. genusAmatitlania
  7. speciesAmatitlania nigrofasciata (Günther, 1867)

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