Genus
Andinoacara
- Species
- 3
- Photographed
- 3 of 3
- Difficulty rated
- 3 of 3
Andinoacara pulcherBlue Acara
Gill, 1858
Max length
150mm SL6in SL
Tank
not recorded
Temp
22–28°C72–82°F
pH
6.5–8.0
This species was previously known as 'Aequidens' pulcher but has been considered s member of the genus Andinoacara since 2009.
Andinoacara rivulatusGreen Terror Cichlid
Günther, 1860
Max length
300mm SL12in SL
Tank
150 × 45cm60 × 18in
Temp
20–24°C68–75°F
pH
6.5–8.0
Native to extreme northern Peru and coastal drainages of western Ecuador as far north as the Río Esmereldas drainage and possibly beyond. The form from the Esmereldas and above may represent a different species (see 'notes').
Andinoacara sp. 'Orinoco'
authority not recorded
Max length
130mm SL5in SL
Tank
120 × 30cm48 × 12in
Temp
24–28°C75–82°F
pH
5.5–7.5
This apparently undescribed species was traded as 'Aequidens' sp. 'Orinoco' but following Musilová et al. (2009) appears to be a member of the genus Andinoacara.