any info on zebra obliquiden cichlid?

[newb]

I adopted one of these today and cant seem to find any info on this fish. i have already tried google, all i get  are forums talking about their colors. any help would be great

[jughead]

Re: any info on zebra obliquiden cichlid?

astatotilapia latifasciata-got a little info in the profile section of cichlid forum.might try cichlidae.com

[newb]

Re: any info on zebra obliquiden cichlid?

thx for the info. But if these are considered critically endangered in the wild, why am i able to have one in my fish tank. i think i now want more!

[jeebus]

Re: any info on zebra obliquiden cichlid?

Try this link, and scroll down to Astatotilapia latifasciata to get some more info.

[marauder_77868]

Re: any info on zebra obliquiden cichlid?

Because what you have....even though it's referred to as obliquidens...isn't really. The true obliquidens isn't being exported and may not even esist in the wild anymore.