Dicrossus filamentosus

Dicrossus filamentosus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Cichliformes
Family:	Cichlidae
Genus:	Dicrossus
Species:	D. filamentosus
Binomial name
	Dicrossus filamentosus; (, 1958)
Synonyms
	Crenicara filamentosa; Dicrossus filamentosa

Dicrossus filamentosus is a species of dwarf cichlid fish. It occurs in the Rio Negro and Orinoco basins of Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.^[1]

These fish lays eggs on leaves or directly on the substrate. The female takes care of the fry alone, since it chases the male away after laying. The eggs hatch 3 days later.

In captivity[]

This omnivorous fish is better kept in temperatures between 24 - 29, pH 4 – 6,8 and between 5 - 8. The tank should have a capacity of at least 60 litres, with plenty hiding spaces.

References[]

^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2011). "Dicrossus filamentosus" in FishBase. April 2011 version.

External links[]

Data related to Dicrossus filamentosus at Wikispecies

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[1] Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2011). "Dicrossus filamentosus" in FishBase. April 2011 version.

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