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Twoband Cichlid

Vieja bifasciata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cichliformes ›Family: Cichlidae ›Genus: Vieja

About

Vieja bifasciata, also known as the twoband cichlid or red-spotted cichlid, is a large and colorful freshwater fish native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is found from the River Grijalva and Usumacinta basins in western parts of Mexico and Guatemala. It belongs to the family Cichlidae, which includes many popular aquarium fish. Vieja bifasciata can grow up to 12 inches (30 cm) in length and has a deep-bodied shape. It has a reddish-brown base color with...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Twoband Cichlid?
The scientific name of Twoband Cichlid is Vieja bifasciata.
What is the conservation status of Twoband Cichlid?
The Twoband Cichlid has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
What kingdom does Twoband Cichlid belong to?
Twoband Cichlid belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Twoband Cichlid belong to?
Twoband Cichlid belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Twoband Cichlid belong to?
Twoband Cichlid belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Twoband Cichlid belong to?
Twoband Cichlid belongs to the order Cichliformes.
What family does Twoband Cichlid belong to?
Twoband Cichlid belongs to the family Cichlidae.
What genus does Twoband Cichlid belong to?
Twoband Cichlid belongs to the genus Vieja.