Biajaca
Nandopsis tetracanthus
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The biajaca is a cichlid endemic to Cuba, from fast rivers and lakes, preferably among plants, also entering brackish river mouths. It eats worms, insects, shrimps and small fish. Silvery body with a dense pattern of black spots. It reaches 20 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Nandopsis tetracanthus
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Acara adspersa, Acara cubensis, Centrarchus tetracanthus, Chromis fuscomaculatus, Cichlasoma tetracanthus, Heros nigricans, Heros tetracanthus cinctus, Heros tetracanthus griseus, Heros tetracanthus latus, Heros tetracanthus torralbasi
Origin
- Native region
- América do Norte
Water
- Temperature
- 24–30 °C
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 20 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
- Diet
- Carnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Substrate or cave spawner
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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