We received this extremely colorful species of Crenicichla from the southeastern part of Brazil. In adults the sexes can be distinguished quite easily. Females (see main photo) have an ocellus in the dorsal fin which is missing in males (see additional photo). Moreover, in males the deep red spots are scattered over the body, whereas in females these spots melt to two broad red stripes. These beautiful predators must not be kept together with small fish. (Photos: Frank Schäfer, text: Klaus Diehl)
| Angaben zum Tier | |
|---|---|
| Herkunft | Brasilien |
| Name | Crenicichla spec. ITAPEMIRIM |
