Species · GBIF taxon 7570042
Green Terror
Andinoacara rivulatusAlso known as Gold Saum, White Saum
Green Terrors earn their name from the fierce territoriality displayed by mature adults defending breeding grounds. Males develop brilliant blue-green iridescent patterning across their flanks and a pronounced head hump known as a nuchal hump. Both parents actively guard adhesive egg clutches laid on submerged rocks, aggressively driving off any intruding aquatic life.
FreshwaterColorfulTerritorial
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Aquatic Insects
- Crustaceans
- Small Fish
Predators
- Otters
- Piscivorous Birds
- Larger Fish
ThreatsHabitat degradation, water pollution, and agricultural runoff
HabitatsFreshwater rivers, streams, and quiet pools
Life span7–10 years
Classification
- OrderPerciformes
- FamilyCichlidae
- GenusAndinoacara
- SpeciesAndinoacara rivulatus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Aquarium Care: Provide ample rock caves and open swimming space to manage territorial behavior.
- Wild Observation: Look for vibrant blue-green iridescence along quiet, slow-moving river margins.
Close Relative (c) eamonccorbett, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by eamonccorbett · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Stephanie Tran, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Stephanie Tran · cc-by
Close Relative (c) jerson-chanchay, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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