Laetacara curviceps

Often has a dark spot at the dorsal-fin base and a black spot at the tail base.

Often has a dark spot at the dorsal-fin base and a black spot at the tail base. Does not develop the conspicuously red belly of L. dorsigera during breeding.

Adult length

Up to 5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

20–28 °C

Lifespan

5–8 years

pH

4.5–7.5

Hardness

1–15 dGH

Natural habitat

Native to the lower reaches of Amazon tributaries in Brazil.

The dorsal-base spot is not distinct in every male. A single black spot is not enough to distinguish related species.