Triangle cichlid
Uaru amphiacanthoides
Where at Shedd?
Amazon Rising
| Diet | Worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 10.2 inches (26 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Amazon Basin |
| Habitat | Amazon River basin and areas of the Amazon-Solimões and Negro River basin |
Did you know?
- Watch for plant-eaters like the uaru eating lettuce that we place in the habitat.
- Uaru parents feed their young with a special mucus produced from their skin called discus milk. This substance is essential for growth.