Pike

Latin Name: Crenicichla cincta
Distribution: South America. Brazil, Peru and Ecuador.
Water parameter: pH 6.5 to 7.5; Temp: 23-27degC
Max size: 18 inches (45 cm)
Diet: Piscivorous
Breeding: Difficult
Description: aka Banded pike cichlid

Latin Name: Crenicichla sp Xingu I
Distribution: South America. Rio Xingu, Brazil.
Water parameter: pH 6.5 to 7.5; Temp: 23-27degC
Max size: 14 inches (35 cm)
Diet: Piscivorous
Breeding: Difficult
Description: aka Orange pike

Latin Name: Crenicichla sp. Red Tapajos
Distribution: South America. Rio Tapajos, Brazil.
Water parameter: pH 6.5 to 7.5; Temp: 23-27degC
Max size: 12 inches (30 cm)
Diet: Piscivorous
Breeding: Difficult
Description: aka Tapajos Red or sp. Tapajos II or Cobra Pike


Member of the Lugubirus group species.


Males remain less colourful. One of the many undescribed pikes from Rio Tapajos.