Symphysodon tarzoo

Symphysodon tarzoo
Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Symphysodon
Species: S. tarzoo
Binomial name
Symphysodon tarzoo
Lyons, 1959

Symphysodon tarzoo is a species of cichlid native to rivers of the western Amazon Basin where it prefers deep waters, hiding between roots and in crevices in rocks. This species grows to a length of 13.24 centimetres (5.21 in) SL. Symphysodon tarzoo differs in colouration from other discus species from the red spots on the anal fin and the body. The species was first discovered by Earl Lyons in 1959, and was named in 2006.[1]

References

  1. Matt Clarke (28 November 2006). "New Discus named Symphysodon tarzoo". Practical Fishkeeping. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
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