About Us Search Species Aquarists Sign in

Crenicichla sp. ‘Atabapo Red II’

Aquarist: OhioZooKeeper

Species: Crenicichla sp. ‘Atabapo Red II’

Description

Atabapo Red II does not turn nearly as bright of a red as Atabapo Red I in adulthood. Juveniles are typically a gray/brown color and have a very distinct bar pattern on the top half of their bodies resembling a ladder. This disappears as the fish matures and red coloration begins to show.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   South America

Distribution:   None

 

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Wild Caught

Year Acquired:   2024