Turquoise cichlid (Caquetaia umbrifera)

Scientific name: Caquetaia umbrifera Meek & Hildebrand, 1913

The Turquoise cichlid (Caquetaia umbrifera) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 19–28°C (66–82°F). Native range: South America, Atrato and Magdalena River drainages in Colombia and Tu?ra and Chucunaque River drainages in Panama.

Turquoise cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
19–28°C (66–82°F)

Biology

An open water swimmer. Feeds mainly on other live fishes, usually the prolific Astyanax, but also on shrimps and crabs. Eggs and larvae are guarded by the female. Male defends the territory.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Caquetaia umbrifera
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
47.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 7.9; dH range: 1 - 5 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Atrato and Magdalena River drainages in Colombia and Tu?ra and Chucunaque River drainages in Panama.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec >1000)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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