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Cichlidae

Also known as: Asian Parrot Chiclid, Blood Parrot Cichlid, Bloody Parrot, Bump-head Cichlid, Flower Horn Cichlid, Flower Horn Midas Cichlid, Golds, Jellybean Parrot Chiclid, Midas Cichlid, Red Blood Parrotfish, Red Parrot Cichlid, Red Devil, Red Devil Cichlid

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@lauerm17 · My House, United States · March 20151 / 22
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Overview

Man-made Hybrid's for the Aqurium Trade!
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Widespread Aquarium Trade

Man-made Hybrid's for the Aqurium Trade

These Cichlid's are a hybrid fish that was first created in Taiwan in the mid to late 1980's. Its parentage has been highly disputed, but the most commonly speculated pairings are Midas Cichlid (Amphilophus Citrinellus) with the Redhead Cichlid (Paratheraps Synspilum). One of the more wild theories is the Severum (Heros Severus) with the Red Devil Cichlid (Amphilophus Labiatus). Blood Parrots have a round body, a beak shaped head with an upside down triangle mouth. They are often seen in bright orange in coloration, but seen in other colors such as red, yellow, brown, and tan. Other colors have been produced such as green, blue, and purple by dyeing the fish, which shortens life expectancy.

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How to identify

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Habitat & where to find it

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderCichliformes
    5. familyCichlidae
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