Guayas cichlid
📖 Overview
Adults are found in various biotopes, from small to medium-sized rivers. Occasionally found in fish markets. They feed on benthic organisms such as small shrimps .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Guayas cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Guayas cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Guayas cichlid is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Max. 3000 eggs.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: ? - 15; non-migratory . Tropical; 26°C - 28°C South America: Pacific drainages from the Esmeraldas River in Ecuador to Tumbes River in Peru.
🌿 Ecology
benthic organisms such as small shrimps (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Festa's Cichlid · Festae · Festae Cichlid · Guayas Cichlid · Red Terror |
| 🌍CES | kančík rudý |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | tiikerikirjoahven |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Acará-fogo |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Cíclido Terror Rojo · Vieja Colorada |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cichlasoma festae | Boulenger | 1899 | Synonym |
| Herichthys festae | Boulenger | 1899 | Synonym |
| Heros festae | Boulenger | 1899 | Synonym |
| Nandopsis festae | Boulenger | 1899 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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