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Gold Severum

Heros severus

Also known as: Banded Cichlid, Banded Severum, Convict Fish, Golden Severum, Green Severum, Hero Cichlid, Sedate Cichlid, Severum, Striped Cichlid

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2023
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@CarleyTripodiPetrucci · My house, Australia · March 20151 / 16
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Overview

Found around submerged tree roots, and branches overhanging lakes, flood plains, river basins and slow moving rivers. Colours vary.
Widespread South America

A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.

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How to identify

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Habitat & where to find it

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Found around submerged tree roots, and branches overhanging lakes, flood plains, river basins and slow moving rivers.

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderCichliformes
    5. familyCichlidae
    6. genusHeros
    7. speciesHeros severus Heckel, 1840

    SourcesWoRMSFishBase

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