Pleasant cichlid
📖 Overview
Overview information for Pleasant cichlid is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pleasant cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pleasant cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pleasant cichlid is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male guards a relatively large territory, within this area a number of females occupy smaller territories. Male courts and mates with each female. Females lay eggs on the roof of the cave and tend them. Eggs hatch in 3 to 4 days and the fry are guarded for a time by the females .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Rio Amazonas basin in Peru (Río Ampiyacu).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geophagus amoenus | Cope | 1872 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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