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Xingu Peacock Bass (Cichla melaniae)
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Cichlidae

Xingu Peacock Bass

Cichla melaniae

Thirty Six Centimeters Cichlid of the Brazilian Coast

  • Black
  • Tropical
  • Lower river
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Restricted distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • South America
  • Fusiform
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Xingu Peacock Bass is a freshwater fish from South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 36 cm.

Family
Cichlidae
Genus
Cichla
Water type
Freshwater
Body shape
fusiform
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