Ringtail pike cichlid
📖 Overview
Often found in creeks, but sometimes captured in rivers, specially during the dry season. A formidable predator; it consumes essentially aquatic insects, fish and plant material. Not very popular among aquarists because of its aggressive behavior .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Ringtail pike cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ringtail pike cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Ringtail pike cichlid is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Ringtail pike cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: 10 - ?. Tropical; 25°C - 30°C South America: Atlantic coast drainages of Suriname, French Guiana, Guyana, Venezuela and Trinidad.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Ringtail pike 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 Ringtail pike cichlid is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Ringtail pike cichlid has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Ringtail pike cichlid, pike cichlid · ringtailed pike cichlid |
| 🇫🇷French | Cichlide-brochet à queue en anneau |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 202 records indexed .
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