Fish Species

Bolivian Ram

Bolivian Ram - Description

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.

Popular Name: Bolivian Ram
Species: Mikrogeophagus altispinosus

Profile of the Bolivian Ram

 This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Bolivian Ram species.

  • Size: Up to 8cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: Temp 22-26 Degrees PH 6.0-8.0

  • Diet / Feeding: Not a fussy eater will eat dried, frozen or flake food

  • Temperament: Good community fish

  • Habitat: Amazon River

  • Behaviour: Not aggressive, can be shy

  • 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.

  • Species: Mikrogeophagus altispinosus

  • Popular Name: Bolivian Ram - Bolivian Butterfly - Bolivian Ram - Ruby Crown Cichlid

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Actinopterygii

  • Order: Perciformes

  • Family:Cichlidae

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Facts about Fish Species - Bolivian Ram

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