Umbee (Caquetaia umbrifera)
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Umbee
Umbee
Caquetaia umbrifera
946 Litres (250 US G.)
45.7-61cm (18-24 ")
Freshwater
7.0 - 7.9
19 -28 °C (66.2-82.4°F)
1-5 °d
1:2 M:F
5-12 years
Family
Cichlidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Umbee, Turquiose Cichlid, Blue-Freckled Cichlid
Additional scientific names
- Cichlasoma umbriferum, Caquetaia umbriferum
Origin[edit]
- South America: Atrato and Magdalena River drainages in Colombia and Tuíra and Chucunaque River drainages in Panama.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Highly aggressive large fish. Best kept alone in a species tank, or with other large semi or aggressive fish in 379 Litres (100 US G.) or larger.
Pictures[edit]
Videos[edit]
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External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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