Goldeneye cichlid (Nannacara anomala) fish species and information / pictures of Goldeneye cichlid - Nannacara anomala

Goldeneye cichlid (Nannacara anomala) fish species information

Scientific Name
Nannacara anomala

Common Name
Goldeneye cichlid

Biology
Frequently occurs in flooded savannas of the coastal zone (Ref. 27188). Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects (Ref. 7020). Quite popular among aquarists who breed it without difficulty. Males are larger and more colorful, possessing more distinctly more elongated unpaired fins (Ref. 35237). Aquarium keeping: several females for one male; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539).

Classification

Classified By
Regan, 1905
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Distribution

Region
South America
Distribution
South America: Aruka River in Guyana east to the lower Marowijne River in Suriname.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
22 °C
Water Temperature To
25 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.26999998092651 s.e. 0.40 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
5.6 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5156 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated