The convict cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) is a fish species from the family Cichlidae, native to Central America, also known as the zebra cichlid. Convict cichlids are popular aquarium fish and have also been the subject of numerous studies on fish behaviour.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Convict Cichlid being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Australoheros facetus
- Vieja fenestrata
- Heterotilapia buettikoferi
- Etroplus suratensis
- Pelmatolapia mariae
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Genus
- Amatitlania
- Species
- Amatitlania nigrofasciata
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