Keyhole cichlid
📖 Overview
Inhabits small creeks in the coastal zone, which have clear water and little current and is rich in decaying wood . Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects . When faced with danger, this fearful species fix itself against a log adapting its color pattern to the substrate. Parents take care of the spawned eggs, numbering about 400, which are laid down on a flat stone .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
color pattern to the substrate.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Keyhole cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Spawns on hard substrate; produces up to 600 eggs; both parents guard eggs and larvae .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: ? - 20. Tropical; 22°C - 25°C South America: Trinidad (impersistent), Orinoco River basin (delta), rivers from Barima River (Guyana) to Ouanary River (French Guiana).
🌿 Ecology
worms, crustaceans and insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acara maronii | Steindachner | 1881 | Synonym |
| Aequidens maronii | Steindachner | 1881 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Keyhole cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 75 records indexed .
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