Dicrossus

Dicrossus

The genus Dicrossus was first described by Franz Steindachner in 1875. The name Dicrossus is derived from the Greek ‘di’ (two) and ‘krossoi’ (tassel), referring to the double tassel-like fins of the fish.

Length of largest and smallest species

The largest species within this genus is Dicrossus gladicauda, ​​with a maximum length of 7 centimeters. The smallest species within this genus is Dicrossus warzeli, with a maximum length of 3.5 centimeters.

Features

Dicrossus species are small cichlids found in rivers in the Amazon and Orinoco basins of South America. They have multiple dark spots on the sides of their bodies, although in some species these can be very faint. They are distinguished from other genera in the family Cichlidae by their specific body shape and fin structure, such as the double tasseled fins.

Valid Species Names

– Dicrossus filamentosus
– Dicrossus foirni
– Dicrossus gladicauda
– Dicrossus maculatus
– Dicrossus warzeli