Parachromis multifasciatus

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:aquarium_trade requires large tank
rocky structures
not community fish
gptkbp:average_temperature 24-28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:body_shape laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_behavior parental care
mouthbrooder
gptkbp:breeding_range 6-12 months
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color_scheme dark vertical stripes
gptkbp:color_variation varies by region
gptkbp:coloration striped
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Multi-banded_Cichlid
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance none known
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty soft to moderately hard
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Central_America
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cichlidae
gptkbp:fins long dorsal fin
gptkbp:first_described_by 1860
gptkbp:foraging_behavior aggressive feeder
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Parachromis
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Parachromis multifasciatus
gptkbp:importance popular in aquariums
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 30 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 5-10 years
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:Lake_Nicaragua
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Parachromis_managuensis
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest behavioral studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Parachromis_multifasciatus
gptkbp:size medium-sized fish
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or pairs
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:tank_mates larger cichlids
gptkbp:temperament aggressive
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:water_requirement 6.5-7.5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Parachromis_managuensis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5