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Dicrossus filamentosus

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Species of fish

Dicrossus filamentosus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Dicrossus
Species: D. filamentosus
Binomial name
Dicrossus filamentosus
(Ladiges, 1958)
Synonyms

Crenicara filamentosa
Dicrossus filamentosa

Dicrossus filamentosus is a species of dwarf cichlid fish. It occurs in the Rio Negro and Orinoco basins of Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.

These fish lays eggs on leaves or directly on the substrate. The female takes care of the fry alone, since it chases the male away after laying. The eggs hatch 3 days later.

In captivity

This omnivorous fish is better kept in temperatures between 24 – 29, pH 4 – 6,8 and dH between 5 – 8. The tank should have a capacity of at least 60 litres, with plenty hiding spaces.

References

  1. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Dicrossus filamentosus". FishBase. April 2011 version.

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Taxon identifiers
Dicrossus filamentosus
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