The Port cichlid (Cichlasoma portalegrense) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
The Port cichlid is a cichlid from fresh water of the La Plata basin in southern South America. The species grows to about 13 cm and has a stocky, yellow-brown body with a few dark crossbars and a spot on the flank. As a bottom-oriented omnivore it lives in slow-flowing rivers and pools among plants and wood and eats small invertebrates, plant material and detritus. It is an attentive parental brooder. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Port cichlid?
The Port cichlid has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Port cichlid live?
The Port cichlid lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Port cichlid get?
The Port cichlid grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Port cichlid dangerous to humans?
No, the Port cichlid is harmless to humans.
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