Paraneetroplus maculicauda
| Black Belt Cichlid | |
|---|---|
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| Black Belt Cichlid | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Paraneetroplus |
| Species: | P. maculicauda |
| Binomial name | |
| Paraneetroplus maculicauda Regan, (1905) | |
Paraneetroplus maculicauda, the Black Belt Cichlid, is a cichlid species native to Central America from Southern Mexico to Panama.[1] Adult males grow to about 30 cm (12 inches) while females grow from 17 to 23 cm (7 to 9 inches). [2]
Inhabits lakes and rivers but migrates to the extreme lower sections of the lower river valleys where current is slow. Prefers muddy and sandy bottoms and lives among submerged trees and logs for protection. Thrives well in shady bank areas of rivers. Able to tolerate brackish and marine conditions. Feeds on benthic detritus consisting of vegetable matter, both aquatic and terrestrial plants, seeds and fruits. [3]
References
- ↑ "Black Belt Cichlid, Paraneetroplus maculicauda, Red Black Vieja Fish Guide". Animal-world.com. Retrieved 2014-07-13.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2014). "Paraneetroplus maculicauda" in FishBase. July 2014 version.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2014). "Paraneetroplus maculicauda" in FishBase. July 2014 version.