Aequidens dorsigera (Acara Dorsigera)

The side line is dark in color and it has the red abdomen.

Dorsigera aequidens fish is a freshwater fish from rivers and lakes in the Amazon region in South America. It belongs to the cichlid family and is also known as the red-back-to-back fish.

Dorsigera aequidens has a robust and laterally compressed body, with a wide head and a mouth fitted with hook -shaped teeth. His skin is covered with small smooth and shiny scales, and he has a dorsal finish in the shape of a veil which gives him his name. The color of her skin varies from dark gray to dark brown, with dark vertical stripes on the side of the body and red stains on the back and fins.

The Dorsigera aequidens is a territorial and lonely fish that tends to stay in its nesting area. It has complex reproduction behaviors, with the male building a nest to attract a female and protect her until she lay her eggs. Parents then protect eggs and young fish until they are able to fend for themselves.

The Dorsigera aequidens is an omnivorous fish that feeds mainly on plants, insects and small fish. It is popular with aquarophilia enthusiasts because of its beautiful color and its interesting behavior, but it can be aggressive towards other fish species in an aquarium. In a natural environment, it can reach a length of 20 centimeters and live up to 10 years.

A pointed anal fin in the male.

These fish are layers on discovered substrate, and eat artemia nauplies as soon as they know how to swim.