Fish Watcher Record
Contributor: Beng Yong Tang | ID: 835
Country: Singapore
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Species: Cichlasoma trimaculatum
Attachment: Cichlasoma_trimaculatum_hybrid.jpg
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Locality:* Kallang Canal, Pandan Canal
Type: River
Salinity:* brackish
Water depth: 0 - 1 m
Latitude:* 1°   20'   N       Latitude (dec): 1.3333333333333
Longitude:* 103°   51'   E       Longitude (dec): 103.85
Accuracy: +/- 1 nm
Country:* Singapore
FAO area:* Pacific, Western Central
Temp.: 30°C
Date:* 25/07/2003, dd/mm/yyyy
Day time: 10:00 - 14:00 h    e.g. 13:00 - 15:00
Length:* 19 cm     Type:* TL
Weight: g
Abundance: common (usually seen)
Life stage: juveniles and adults
Sex: undetermined
Gear: Hook and line
Source: Caught the fishes myself
Remark: Hybrids of C. trimaculatum with other cichlids (called "Flower Horn" or "Hua LuoHan" in the local trade) are popular in aquariums. Owners have released many pet fish into the wild and they have established breeding populations and reverted to C. trimaculatum in appearance. Found in several freshwater reservoirs and canals, and brackish tidal canals in Singapore.
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