Flag Cichlid
Mesonauta festivus
Also known as: Barred Cichlid, Festive Chiclid, Festivum, Festivum Cichlid
- Barred Cichlid
- Festive Chiclid
- Festivum
- Festivum Cichlid
Overview
Found in schools, close to vegetation, over mud and sandy bottoms, of creeks, pools, river basins, and streams.
Widespread South America
A freshwater fish seen in the aquarium trade.
How to identify
- Pattern
- black linesstripes
- Fins & Tail
- filament fins
- Behaviour
- schooling
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Habitat & where to find it
- Exact location · 1
Found in schools, close to vegetation, over mud and sandy bottoms, of creeks, pools, river basins, and streams.
Adult photos 1
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