Aquarist Species: Andinoacara rivulatus
Aquarist: Keith Davy
Species Profile: Andinoacara rivulatus
Common Name: Gold Saum or Green Terror
Species Photo by: Craig Storms
Description: A large South American cichlid which can show a wide range of aggressive to non-aggressive aquarium behavior. The 'Gold Saum' is a spectacularly colored adult fish with a mostly bright green body surrounded by gold or white trim. Males are larger and more colorful. Native to the coastal rivers of Ecuador and Peru including the Esmeraldas and Tumbes Rivers. These rivers flow into the Pacific.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: South America
Distribution: Coastal Rivers of Peru and Ecuador
Aquarist Notes
Photo of aquarist's species:
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2020
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Young fish available? Yes