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Red speck cichlid (Vieja bifasciata) — Cichlidae

Red speck cichlid

Vieja bifasciata
Family: Cichlidae
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The Red speck cichlid (Vieja bifasciata) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 30 cm.

Length
30 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Small groups
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Rarely eaten

Description

The twoband cichlid is a cichlid (Cichlidae) from Central America. The species has a deep, robust body; courting animals colour up with greenish and reddish tints. It inhabits calm waters of lakes, lagoons and the lower reaches of rivers with slow to moderate flow. As an omnivore it feeds mainly on bottom detritus, algae, plant matter and small invertebrates. It forms pairs and tends the brood with both parents. The species is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Red speck cichlid?

The Red speck cichlid has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly green and shows a vertical stripes pattern.

Where does the Red speck cichlid live?

The Red speck cichlid lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Red speck cichlid get?

The Red speck cichlid grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.

Is the Red speck cichlid dangerous to humans?

No, the Red speck cichlid is harmless to humans.

Is the Red speck cichlid edible?

The Red speck cichlid is rarely eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Tweeband-cichlide sourced
English name
Red speck cichlid verified
Scientific name
Vieja bifasciata
Family
Cichlidae
Other names
Twoband cichlid verified

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
30.0 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Green inferred
Pattern
Vertical bars inferred
Tail shape
Rounded inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thick / fleshy inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Small groups inferred
Territorial
Yes inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
Yes inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Rarely eaten sourced
Fishing method
Bodemvissen met natuurlijk aas (worm, garnaal of vis) op of vlak boven de bodem. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Vieja

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