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This fish is found in Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico, inhabiting lakes as well as rivers.

Unlike mosr New World Cichlids, this fish is not overly aggressive except at spawning time. It does though, have a large protrusible mouth that allows it to devour anything half it’s size.

Growing as it does to 20 ins, it should not be kept with other fish less than 10ins.

The one illustrated was nicknamed by my son, “Al” (Capone) due to the scarred face inflicted during a dispute with another male, over a female at spawning time.

Canon 40D 100mm Macro 530ez remote flash