Amatitlania siquia explained

Amatitlania siquia is a species of cichlid native to Central America.^{[1] [2]} These cichlid can be identified by black melanin-based stripes in males and an additional bright orange spot on the abdomen for females.^[3]

The size and pigmentation of the spots and stripes respectively correlate to proactivity within this cichlid. Darker stripes in males and smaller spots in females are characteristic of more proactive Amatitlania siquia.

In 2019, scientists have shown that members of this monogamous species of fish develop a pessimist attitude when their partner is absent.^[4]

See also

• Amatitlania
• Cichlid
• Convict cichlid
• The Cichlid Room Companion

Notes and References

1. Web site: Amatitlania siquia. Fishbase: 2011. Fishbase.org. 2011-12-21.
2. Web site: 11: species & populations. Davis K and P Veenvliet: 2009. The Cichlid Room Companion. 2011-12-21.
3. Schweitzer . Cécile . Motreuil . Sébastien . Dechaume-Moncharmont . François-Xavier . 2015-07-01 . Coloration reflects behavioural types in the convict cichlid, Amatitlania siquia . Animal Behaviour . en . 105 . 201–209 . 10.1016/j.anbehav.2015.04.024 . 53174646 . 0003-3472.
4. 10.1098/rspb.2019.0760. Pair-bonding influences affective state in a monogamous fish species. 2019. Laubu. Chloé. Louâpre. Philippe. Dechaume-Moncharmont. François-Xavier. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 286. 1904. 31185864. 6571461.