Green Terror
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Green Terror
Aequidens rivulatus
Green Terror fish are bright and colorful, showing off beautiful blue and green shades. They are lively and love to swim around their home.
Appearance
The Green Terror is a robust cichlid with iridescent metallic green-blue scales that shimmer, especially around its face and flanks. It often has a vibrant orange or red rim on its dorsal and caudal fins, and a striking red eye. Its robust body and prominent lips distinguish it from many other freshwater fish.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassTeleosteiOrderPerciformesFamilyCichlidaeGenusAequidens
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Both mom and dad fish take turns caring for their eggs and tiny fry!
Green Terrors guard their babies so fiercely, even larger fish think twice!
Sometimes, Green Terrors will 'spit' water to startle insects off plants!
They use their strong fins to 'walk' along the bottom of rivers!
Special abilities
Ability
Quick Change Artist
Green Terror can rapidly change its skin color to blend in with its surroundings or show mood, helping them hide or communicate.
Ability
Digging Dynamo
Green Terror can dig into the substrate with its mouth to create nests for eggs, which helps keep their babies safe.
Ability
Shell Crusher
Green Terror has powerful jaws and teeth that help them crush snails and other hard-shelled foods for a tasty meal.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 15-30 cm
- Weight
- 0.2-1 kg
- Lifespan
- 5-8 years
- Maximum Depth
- 5 m
- Water Type
- Freshwater
Diet & Feeding
Green Terrors enjoy a varied diet, munching on bugs, worms, and even smaller fish!
Age differences: null
Primary Foods
- insects
- crustaceans
- worms
- small fish
- plant matter
- detritus
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
Larger fish may prey on them.
eats
Mosquito Larva
Chironomus plumosus
Feeds on larvae found in water.
eats
Bladder Snail
Physella acuta
Crushes and consumes freshwater snails.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Piscivorous
Piscivorous organisms are animals that primarily subsist on a diet of fish.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Freshwater
Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Also known as
Andinoacara rivulatusBlue Acara
Collections
Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Green Terror?
15-30 cm
How much does Green Terror weigh?
0.2-1 kg
How long does Green Terror live?
5-8 years
What does Green Terror eat?
Green Terrors enjoy a varied diet, munching on bugs, worms, and even smaller fish!
How does Green Terror hunt?
Foraging
How deep can Green Terror go?
5 m
What kind of water does Green Terror live in?
Freshwater
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