Crenicichla tigrina Ploeg, 1991 Group: Lugubris Distribution: Rapids of Rio Trombetas, Para, Brazil. Type species collected in Igarape Caxipacore. Type Locality: Trombetas, at the mouth of Rio Igarapé Caxipacore, Pará, Brazil Size: 12-14 inches Comments: A recently described and imported species that belongs to the slender and pointy-faced subgroup of the Lugubris group. It has captured immense attention. This is a clear water dwelling species. Unique among the Lugubris group members in its marked sexual dichromatism - the females are dull with just a dark longitudinal band. Not surprisingly, stomach contents revealed fish. Reportedly difficult to catch. No spawns reported in aquaria - aggression and small tank sizes are most likely causes for this situation. Described in: Bulletin of the Zoological Museum, Univ. of Amsterdam 13 (1); p 3 Back to Species list Back to ==> Home / Pike Photos / C. tigrina Home Pikes Neotropicals Collecting Photography Personal Links Site map http://www.geocities.com/NapaValley/5491 Latest update: 28 January 1999 Comments on this page: E-Mail author