Pastel cichlid
A species of Vieja, Also known as Quetzal cichlid Scientific name : Vieja melanura Genus : Vieja
Pastel cichlid, A species of Vieja
Also known as:
Quetzal cichlid
Botanical name: Vieja melanura
Genus: Vieja
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Description
Vieja melanurus, the quetzal cichlid, redhead cichlid or firehead cichlid, is a species of cichlid that is native to the Lake Petén system, the Grijalva–Usumacinta River basin and other Atlantic river drainages in southern Mexico, Belize and Guatemala, with introduced populations in a few other countries. It typically inhabits slow-moving or standing waters such as rivers, lakes and lagoons; although primarily a freshwater fish, it may occur in slightly brackish habitats. It is popular in the aquarium trade, where often listed under the synonym V. synspila/synspilum. It is almost entirely herbivorous, but may also take small animal prey.
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Perch-like fish Family
Cichlids Genus
Vieja Species
Pastel cichlid 
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