Cichlidae

Saddled Pike Cichlid

Crenicichla missioneira

Twenty Eight Point Three Centimeters Cichlid of South American Waters

• Tropical
• Upper river
• Southern Hemisphere
• Regional distribution
• Freshwater fish
• South America
• Medium
• Tropical fish

Crenicichla missioneira is a species of cichlid native to South America. It is found in the Uruguay River drainage, in tributaries of the upper and middle Uruguay River basin. This species reaches a length of 28.3 cm (11.1 in).