Keyhole cichlid: Difference between revisions

The species is a small tan coloured ovate-bodied fish. It has a black spot on its upper flank which sometimes extends into a short stripe. This gives rise to the common name, keyhole cichlid, from which the genus name ''Cleithracara'' (meaning "lock acara") is derived.<ref>Kullander SO (2003) [http://www2.nrm.se/ve/pisces/acara/cleithra.shtml Cleithracara] [http://www2.nrm.se/ve/pisces/acara/welcome.shtml Guide To The South American Cichlidae]</ref> When the species is startled or nervous it assumes a blotchy colouration and presses its body against rocks or logs in an attempt to [[camouflage]] itself.<ref name="fishbase"/><ref name="baensch"/> It is generally shy, peaceful and should ''''' ''not''' be kept with aggresiveaggressive species.