Crenicichla taikyra

Crenicichla taikyra

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Crenicichla taikyra is a species of cichlid native to South America. It is found in the middle río Paraná in Argentina. This species reaches a length of 11.6 cm (4.6 in).

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