Author: (Meek & Hildebrand, 1913)
FBname: Turquoise cichlid
Comments: An open water swimmer.  Feeds mainly on other live fishes, usually the prolific <i>Astyanax</i>, but also on shrimps and crabs (Ref. 36377).  Eggs and larvae are guarded by the female (Ref. 40602).  Male defends the territory (Ref. 40602).