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Photo of: Chocolate Cichlid (Hypselecara temporalis)
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Scientific Name(s): Hypselecara temporalis, Cichlasoma temporale, Heros temporalis
Common Name(s): Chocolate Cichlid, Emerald Cichlid
Family: Cichlidae
Species Type: South American Cichlids
Maximum Size: 11 inches
Life Span: 12 years
Natural Habitat: South American rivers
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons
Tank Region: All over
Possible Tank Mates: Other less aggressive south american cichlids.
Description: An egg-shaped fish with a small mouth. The iris of the eye may range in color from amber-gold to bright red. The body color is a mustard-yellow with a large, characteristic black blotch at the mid-section of the body. On the caudal penuncle are some similar, but smaller markings. The belly and throat regions are bright red as is the area near the gill covering and the surrounding parts of the eye. The fins are red with some mustard-yellow areas.
Temperature Range 76°F - 86°F
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African Catfish
