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Crenicichla wallacii — Cichlidae

Crenicichla wallacii

Crenicichla wallacii
Family: Cichlidae
LC · Least Concern

The Crenicichla wallacii is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 9 cm.

Length
8.5 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Solitary
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like)
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Not eaten

Description

The dwarf pike cichlid is a small pike cichlid from northern South America. The species reaches about 8 cm and has an elongate, pike-like body with a dark lateral stripe and an eye-spot on the dorsal fin. It inhabits slow-flowing and standing waters with plenty of cover. As an ambush predator it hunts small invertebrates, insect larvae and small fishes. It is a substrate brooder that hides and guards the eggs in a cavity. Owing to its small size and calm behaviour the species is popular in the aquarium trade as a 'dwarf pike cichlid'.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Crenicichla wallacii?

The Crenicichla wallacii has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.

Where does the Crenicichla wallacii live?

The Crenicichla wallacii lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Crenicichla wallacii get?

The Crenicichla wallacii grows to a maximum of about 9 cm. On average the species is around 6 cm.

Is the Crenicichla wallacii dangerous to humans?

No, the Crenicichla wallacii is harmless to humans.

Is the Crenicichla wallacii edible?

The Crenicichla wallacii is not usually eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Dwerg-snoekcichlide sourced
English name
Crenicichla wallacii sourced
Scientific name
Crenicichla wallacii
Family
Cichlidae

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
8.5 verified
Average length (cm)
6.0 verified
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like) sourced
Dominant colour
Brown inferred
Pattern
Horizontal stripes inferred
Tail shape
Rounded inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thin inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Solitary inferred
Territorial
Yes inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
Yes inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten sourced
Fishing method
Geen doelsoort voor de hengelsport; hooguit incidentele vangst of bruikbaar als aasvisje. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Crenicichla

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