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Photo of: Green Severum (Heros severus)
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Scientific Name(s): Heros severus
Common Name(s): Green Severum, Hero Cichlid, Banded Cichlid
Family: Cichlidae
Species Type: South American Cichlids
Maximum Size: 8 inches
Life Span: 10 years
Natural Habitat: South America
Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons
Tank Region: All over
Possible Tank Mates: New World Cichlids such as the Firemouth, Green Terror, Salvini, Texas, Blood Parrots and Plecos.
Description: Severum Cichlids are South American Cichlids from the northern Amazon region of Brazil. They are known by the scientific name Heros severus and also by the name Cichlasoma severum. Their common names include the Banded Cichlid, Hero Cichlid and the Severum. They have a body shape similar to a discus. There are two main color variations, with the Gold Severum having been developed from the Green Severum. The Gold Severum has been been bred to a pale yellow iridescent color without the original distinctive dark bands. The Green Severum has a greenish body with several horizontal bands on its body.
Temperature Range 72°F - 84°F
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