Black acara (Cichlasoma bimaculatum) is a freshwater species recorded in the United States.
Scientific name: Cichlasoma bimaculatum · Water: Freshwater
Size: up to 12.3 cm
The black acara is a benthopelagic cichlid of canals and swamps, where it tolerates low oxygen. It feeds on crustaceans and insects, and males grow larger than females, which become mature at 7 to 9 cm and 20 to 25 g. Spawning is tied to the onset of the rains, when about 700 eggs are laid on open substrate and cared for by the parents. Maximum length is about 12 cm standard length. It is of no interest to fisheries, is a gamefish and is a commercial aquarium fish. Fishing vulnerability is low to moderate at 33 of 100 and resilience low. IUCN lists it as least concern.
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