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Slender-pike

Teleocichla proselytus

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A small pike cichlid from the Tapajós River in Brazil. It reaches about 6 centimetres.

Scientific name
Teleocichla proselytus
Family
Cichlidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Cichlidae
Order
Cichliformes
Synonyms
Crenicichla proselytus

Origin

Native region
América do Sul

Water

Temperature
27–33 °C
pH
5.5

Size and lifespan

Adult size
5.7 cm

Behavior

Swimming level
Middle

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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