Fin's Fish Guide
The Green terror (Andinoacara rivulatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The green terror is a brilliantly coloured cichlid from fresh water of western Ecuador and Peru. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a stocky body with a metallic-green to blue-green sheen, wavy blue lines on the head and often an orange or white fin margin. As a territorial, sometimes aggressive bottom-dweller it lives in rivers and streams and feeds on insect larvae, crayfish, worms and plant matter. It is a caring parental fish. The fish is popular in the aquarium hobby. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Green terror?
The Green terror has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly green and shows a spots pattern. Metallic green sheen and small blue head lines; territorial, caring parent fish
Where does the Green terror live?
The Green terror lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Western South America
How big does the Green terror get?
The Green terror grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Green terror dangerous to humans?
No, the Green terror is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Green terror edible?
The Green terror is not usually eaten.
More photos
Want the complete picture on the Green terror?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Green terror is one of 12,519 species in the app.
All data
Identification
Appearance
Habitat & distribution
Behaviour & biology
For anglers
Safety
Status & sources
Same genus Andinoacara
More from the family Cichlidae
Want the complete picture on the Green terror?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Green terror is one of 12,519 species in the app.