Cichla melaniae
| Scientific name | Cichla melaniae |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Kullander & Ferreira |
| Year of description | 2006 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Genus | Cichla |
Introduction
Cichla melaniae is a fresh water fish from the Amérique du Sud.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size36 cm
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Longevity12 year
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size36 cm
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Longevity12 year
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize Cichla melaniae ?
Cichla melaniae measures between 30 and 36 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly vert and noir body. The also has noir vertical stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Cichla melaniae hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
Cichla melaniae is a fish living as a couple or alone naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. It can also be virulent toward conspecifics. However, Cichla melaniae is generally peaceful with non-territorial animals that cannot be potential prey.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
Cichla melaniae is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature28 - 32 °C
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pH (acidity)6 - 6.5
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gh (hardness)1 - 8
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FlowStrong
Biotope presentation
Cichla melaniae prefers well oxygenated waters in current areas and rapids. It frequents fast flowing waters where the bottom is strewn with pebbles, wood or leaves carried by the current. It can be found not far from waterfalls .
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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Bibliographic references
Molecular phylogeny and biogeography of the Neotropical cichlid fish tribe Cichlasomatini (Teleostei: Cichlidae: Cichlasomatinae) - Zuzana Musilová - Oldřich Říčan - Karel JankobJindřich Novák - Elsevier Ltd - 2008.
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