Krobia | |
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Krobia xinguensis | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Tribe: | Cichlasomatini |
Genus: |
Krobia S. O. Kullander & Nijssen, 1989 |
Type species | |
Acara guianensis Regan, 1905
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Krobia is a genus of cichlid fish native to freshwater habitats in South America, with three species found in the Guianas and a single in the Xingu River basin. [1] They are typically found in small streams or creeks with little current and they feed on small invertebrates. [2] They reach up to 12.8 cm (5.0 in) in standard length. [3] They were formerly included in Aequidens. [1]
There are currently four recognized species in this genus: [1] [3]