Cichlidae
Amatitlania
15.00 cm
Males tend to max out at around 15 cm, though larger is allegedly possible. Females max out around 8-10 cm.
Semi-aggressive
Typical "convict" aggression.
Omnivore, Other
114.00 L
75.00 cm x 30.00 cm
15.0 C - 30.0 C
Any.
Other
Spawns in any condition, not necessarily triggered by anything in particular. Females get large orange blotches on their abdomens, in some populations almost appearing red. Both sexes get very long extensions to the ends of their fins, with males sometimes getting extensions on their tails. Typical large, dark colored, bulky "convict cichlid". Large, dominant males will grow nuchal humps. Has been observed exhibiting the "sneaker male" behavior where non dominant males will take on female coloration to "sneak" into the territories of larger males in order to attract females in that territory.
Egg-layer (Parental Care)
Male guards the female while the female tends to the eggs. Not completely partial to any specific spawning site, though caves dug under rocks or in crevices with horizontal/bottom openings are preferred.
500 fry
N/A
Fry grow fast and are not particular about diet.