Bolivian Ram
Description
of the Bolivian Ram
The Bolivian Ram is also known as the Bolivian Butterfly,
Bolivian Ram and Ruby Crown Cichlid. They are Omnivores so eat
plant and animal material. The Bolivian Ram is not a fussy eater
and will eat almost anything! They are a good peaceful community
fish but can be aggressive until one of the males has become
dominant.
Profile of
the Bolivian Ram
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Bolivian Ram species.
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Size: Up to 8cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
Temp 22-26 Degrees PH 6.0-8.0
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Diet / Feeding:
Not a fussy eater will eat dried, frozen or flake food
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Temperament:
Good community fish
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Habitat: Amazon
River
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Behaviour: Not
aggressive, can be shy
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Range: Amazon
River, Bolivia and Brazil
Scientific
Classification of the Bolivian Ram
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 Bolivian Ram?
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! Male Bolivian Rams are larger and
thinner than the Females.
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Bolivian Ram slimy?
Bolivian Ram secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Bolivian Ram 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 Bolivian Ram have gills?
Gills enable the Bolivian Ram 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 Bolivian Ram 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 Bolivian Ram
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
Bolivian Ram
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 Bolivian Ram
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
Bolivian Ram
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Bolivian Ram
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