Blood Parrot Cichlid
Description
of the Blood Parrot Cichlid
The Blood Parrot Cichlid is a hybrid fish, it therefore has no
scientific name. They are believed to be a hybrid of the Midas
Cichlid and the Red Head Cichlid and unfortunately many have
deformities that affect their life expectancy.
Profile of
the Blood Parrot Cichlid
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Blood Parrot Cichlid species.
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Size: Up to 25cm
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Tank: PH 6.5 to
7.5 Temp 23 to 28 Degrees
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Diet / Feeding:
Dried, Frozen or Flaked Food
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Temperament:
Hardy Fish, Will eat anything!
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Behaviour:
Peaceful, Good Community Fish
Scientific
Classification of the Blood Parrot Cichlid
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Blood Parrot Cichlid?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Blood Parrot Cichlid slimy?
Blood Parrot Cichlid secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Blood Parrot Cichlid to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Blood Parrot Cichlid have gills?
Gills enable the Blood Parrot Cichlid to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Blood Parrot Cichlid have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Blood Parrot Cichlid
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Blood Parrot Cichlid
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Blood Parrot Cichlid
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Blood Parrot Cichlid
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Blood Parrot Cichlid
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