Lemon Cichlid

Theme area: Amazonía

Scientific name: Labidocromis caeruleus

Class: Fish

Continent: South America

Habitat: Rivers, marshes, swamps and lakes

Diet: Piscivorous

Weight: 3 gr

Size: 10 - 13 cm

The Labidochromis caeruleus, known as the Lemon Cichlid or electric yellow, was classified by Fryer in 1956. It gets its scientific name from the blue-sky colour of the first specimens caught in Lake Malawi, later the so-called yellow specimen was discovered.

In the wild, Lemon Cichlids are not territorial at all and just meander amongst the rocks without a "home". They are not very aggressive either, being considered one of the most peace-loving fish. Depending on the area where they live, there may be fry of other fish, invertebrates, small crustaceans and insect larvae, or even snails.

Conservation Status

Extinct

Extinct in the wild

Critically endangered

Endangered

Vulnerable

Near threatened

Least concern

Insufficient data

Not evaluated