Skip to content
HOLIDAY SALE: 15% OFF EVERYTHING
HOLIDAY SALE: 15% OFF EVERYTHING

Vieja Melanurus, QUETZAL CICHLID (PARATHRAPS SYNSPILUM) (CHD-142)

Sold out
Original price $20.00 - Original price $20.00
Original price
$20.00
$20.00 - $20.00
Current price $20.00
Vieja melanurus, the quetzal cichlid, redhead cichlid or firehead cichlid, is a species of cichlid that is native to the Lake Peten system and other Atlantic river drainages in southern Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala, with introduced populations in a few other countries. It typically inhabits slow-moving or standing waters such as rivers, lakes and lagoons; although primarily a freshwater fish, it may occur in slightly brackish habitats. It is popular in the aquarium trade, where often listed under the synonym V. synspila/synspilum It is almost entirely herbivorous, but may also take small animal prey.

Combined Shipping

Unlimited Combined Shipping For Bettas & Guppy Add as many as you like for $21

Healthy and Happy Fish

Fish are held, quarantined and shipped from our facility in San Diego, California

LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE

We ships hundreds of live fish packages across the USA weekly. We import high quality healthy fish from Thailand and other parts of Asia. We work directly with the breeders to bring the best quality to you.

Compare products

{"one"=>"Select 2 or 3 items to compare", "other"=>"{{ count }} of 3 items selected"}

Select first item to compare

Select second item to compare

Select third item to compare

Compare