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Crenicichla saxatilis (Linnaeus, 1758) Ringtail pike cichlid |
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photo by
Dubosc, J. |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 10 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Atlantic coast drainages of Suriname, French Guiana, Guyana, Venezuela and Trinidad. | |||
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| Biology: | 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 (Ref. 27188). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 October 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||