Laetacara dorsigera

During breeding, the cheeks, gill covers and belly of both sexes become noticeably red, offering a useful distinction from L. curviceps.

Adult length

Up to 3.7 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

20–28 °C

pH

5–7.5

Hardness

2–15 dGH

The dark dorsal-fin spot is not unique. Identification should also consider the red breeding belly, provenance and other features.