The neotropical whale catfishes (Siluriformes: Cetopsidae: Cetopsinae), a revisionary study. Neotropical Ichthyol. v. 3 (no. 2): 127-238.
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Black ghost knifefish
Apteronotus albifrons ...
INTRODUCTION Since its introduction into the tropical fish hobby, _Cichlasoma managuense_ has become one of the most popular large neotropical cichlids.
As Ron noted about neotropical cichlids, so too in Lake Malawi; the actual species are hard enough to distinguish and characterize, without producing intermediates! ...
South American Cichlids are found from Central America through South America and can be categorized into Dwarf Cichlids, Larger Amazonian Cichlids, and Larger Neotropical Cichlids, all of which have different care levels and tank requirements.
I've been keeping cichlids on and off (mostly on) for about 25 years, and I particularly love Neotropical dwarfs. I've bred only a few - A. agassizi, A. cacatuoides, and P. ramirezi. All I am keeping now are A. nijsseni, P.
Overall, though the fry are not the easiest to raise, neotropical cichlid fans are usually smitten upon viewing a brooding pair of this beautiful species. Despite their attractive coloration, Parachromis motaguensis is surprisingly rare in the hobby.
Schaefer, Scott A. (1997), "The Neotropical cascudinhos: Systematics and biogeography of the Otocinclus catfishes (Siluriformes: Loricariidae)," Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 148, pp. 1-120.
Potential tank mates include Large Plecostomus and other large Neotropical Cichlids such as Texas Cichlids, Jack Dempseys, and Salvini. White Tip Sharks, Tinfoil Barbs, Black Barred Tiger Fish, Large Clown Loaches, and some large Eels.
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