Crenicichla saxatilis explained

Crenicichla saxatilis, the ring tailed pike cichlid, is a species of cichlid native to South America. It is found swimming in the Atlantic coast drainages of Suriname, French Guiana, Guyana, Venezuela and Trinidad. This species reaches a length of 20cm (10inches).^[1]

References

• Kullander, S.O. and H. Nijssen, 1989. The cichlids of Surinam: Teleostei, Labroidei. E.J. Brill, Leiden, The Netherlands. 256 p.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Crenicichla saxatilis, Ringtail pike cichlid : Aquarium.