Amphilophus labiatus

Taxobox
name = "Amphilophus labiatus"
regnum = Animalia
phylum = Chordata
classis = Actinopterygii
ordo = Perciformes
familia = Cichlidae
genus = "Amphilophus"
binomial = "Amphilophus labiatus"
binomial_authority = (Günther, 1864)"Amphilophus citrinellus" is a large cichlid fish endemic to Lake Managua and Lake Nicaragua in Central America. In the aquarium trade "A. labiatus" is often sold under the trade name of red devil, a common name which they share with "Amphilophus citrinellus". Colouration in wild specimens is variable and while most specimens are grey to greyish green some pink, red or white specimens do occur. Black pigmentation in spots or bands is also common. Some specimens have enlarged lips, though this condition is thought to be related to specific food choice preferences in their natural habitat as this trait disappears in captivity. Like most cichlids, "A. labiatus" has advanced brood care. The species forms monogamous pairs which spawn on flattened rocks or logs.

ee also

* List of freshwater aquarium fish species

References

FishBase (2006) Eds. Froese, R. and D. Pauly. World Wide Web electronic publication. [http://www.fishbase.org fishbase.org] version (07/2006).