Rubricatochromis guttatus

Varies markedly in colour, from moss green to deep red, with differing numbers of iridescent blue spots.

Yellow Sunshine is a yellow-toned ornamental form.

Natural habitat: Often inhabits vegetated slow river shallows, tributaries, oxbows, swamps and coastal lagoons, generally avoiding rapids.

Appearance and identification

Bright red or yellow coloration or blue spots alone cannot reliably establish identity.

Pair spawning occurs in captivity. Red jewel cichlids may show much stronger coloration when defending territories or guarding their young.

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