Amazonian Pike Cichlid

Crenicichla sedentaria

Twenty Two Point One Centimeters Cichlid from the Amazon Basin

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

Amazonian Pike Cichlid is a freshwater fish of South America. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 22.1 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Crenicichla
Maximum length: 22.1 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Amazon River basin, in the upper Ucayali River drainage, upper Huallaga River drainage (Tingo María) in Peru, and the Napo and Putumayo River drainages in Ecuador.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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