Red edge dwarf cichlid
📖 Overview
Males practice harem spawning when there is an excess of females around . Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Red edge dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red edge dwarf cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Red edge dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Maximum of 100 eggs, female tends the clutch. The eggs are attached to the ceiling of caves . Males practice harem spawning when there is an excess of females around .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - ? ; dH range: ? - 5. Tropical; 23°C - 30°C South America: upper Meta River basin of the Orinoco River basin, Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Red edge dwarf cichlid is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Red edge dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Red edge dwarf cichlid has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Viejita Apisto · Viejita Dwarf Cichlid |
| 🌍CES | cichlidka pestrá |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Rødorange dværgcichlide |
| 🇩🇪German | Schwarzkehl-Zwergbuntbarsch |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Punakääpiöahven |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 維傑隱帶麗魚 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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