Crenicichla proteus

Crenicichla proteus

Fifteen Point Five Centimeters Cichlid of the Amazon Basin

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

Crenicichla proteus is a freshwater fish of South America. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 15.5 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Crenicichla
Water type: Freshwater