| Canara pearlspot | |
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| illustration by Francis Day (1878) | |
Scientific classification 
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| : | [[Template:Taxonomy/Etroplus]] |
| Species: | Template:Taxonomy/EtroplusE. canarensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Template:Taxonomy/EtroplusEtroplus canarensis F. Day, 1877
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The Canara pearlspot (Etroplus canarensis), also known as banded chromide or Canara pearlspot cichlid, is an endangered species of cichlid endemic to South Karnataka in India.[2]
Habitat and distribution[edit | edit source]
It belongs to a small genus of species of cichlids from Asia, and unlike other members of the genus Etroplus it does not occur in brackish waters, being found in freshwater only.[2]
Size[edit | edit source]
It reaches a length of 11.5 centimetres (4.5 in) TL.[2]
In the aquarium[edit | edit source]
It is a much sought out cichlid, somewhat rare in hobby aquariums. In the recent past there have been some reports of breeding in captivity.[citation needed]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Ali, A. (2011). "Etroplus canarensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T169618A6655376. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T169618A6655376.en.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Template:FishBase species
External links[edit | edit source]
- E canarensis cichlid-forum.com