The Canara pearlspot (Etroplus canarensis), also known as banded chromide or Canara pearlspot cichlid, is an endangered species of cichlid endemic to South Karnataka in India.[2]
It belongs to a small genus of species of cichlids from Asia, and unlike other members of the genus Etroplus it does not occur in brackish waters, being found in freshwater only.[2]
It reaches a length of 11.5 centimetres (4.5 in) TL.[2]
It is a much sought out cichlid, somewhat rare in hobby aquariums. In the recent past there have been some reports of breeding in captivity.
The Canara pearlspot (Etroplus canarensis), also known as banded chromide or Canara pearlspot cichlid, is an endangered species of cichlid endemic to South Karnataka in India.
