Cichla Piquiti
📖 Overview
Cichla Piquiti (Cichla piquiti), first described by Kullander & Ferreira, 2006 is a large fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 48.00 cm in maximum length and up to 1.800 kg. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosis: Differs from other species of Cichla in having 83-104 scales in E1 row and adult color pattern with five wide dark vertical bars below the dorsal fin (bars 1-3, 1a, 2a) .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cichla Piquiti is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Cichla Piquiti.
🔍 Similar Species
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