Cichlasoma Zarskei
📖 Overview
Cichlasoma Zarskei (Cichlasoma zarskei), first described by Ottoni, 2011 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Cichlasoma zarskei is distinguished from all its congeners, except C. orientale, by having a conspicuous posterior band of the longitudinal stripe (contenuous or intrerrupted) (vs. inconspicuous posterior band of longitudinal stripe, almost absent in some specimens; Kullander, 1983), and dorsal, anal and caudal fins faintly dotted (vs. fins intensely dotted; Kullander, 1983) .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cichlasoma Zarskei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Cichlasoma Zarskei.
🔍 Similar Species
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Cichlasoma Zarskei ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.