Chessboard cichlid (Dicrossus filamentosus)

Scientific name: Dicrossus filamentosus Ladiges, 1958

The Chessboard cichlid (Dicrossus filamentosus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–25°C (73–77°F). Native range: South America, Amazon River basin, in the Negro River drainage; Orinoco River basin in from In?rida River in Colombia to Maripa in Venezuela.

Chessboard cichlid care at a glance

Temperature: 23–25°C (73–77°F)

Biology

Aquarium keeping: in pairs; minimum aquarium size 80 cm.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Dicrossus filamentosus
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 3.8
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.0 - 7.0; dH range: 5 - 8 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Amazon River basin, in the Negro River drainage; Orinoco River basin in from In?rida River in Colombia to Maripa in Venezuela.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm