Cichla kelberi Kullander & Ferreira, 2006

Hui, Tan Heok, Peng, Kelvin Lim Kok, Huan, Liew Jia, Wei, Low Bi, Hing, Rayson Lim Bock, Beng, Jeffrey Kwik Teik & Yeo, Darren C. J., 2020, The non-native freshwater fishes of Singapore: an annotated compilation, Raffles Bulletin of Zoology 68, pp. 150-195 : 175-176

Cichla kelberi Kullander & Ferreira

( Fig. 83 , SA[SPC])

References. None. This is a new record for Singapore.

Distribution. Bedok Reservoir (unpublished data).

Remarks. Species of Cichla are large (more than 40 cm in length), highly territorial predatory fishes. Their presence in the water bodies will impact existing fish communities as this genus is highly piscivorous ( Kovalenko et al., 2010). The four Cichla species could have been introduced by recreational anglers or/and released as unwanted ornamental pets ( Ng HH & Tan HH, 2010).

References. None. This is a new record for Singapore.

Distribution. Marina Reservoir (unpublished data).

Figures

Fig. 83. Cichla kelberi, 232 mm SL, Bedok Reservoir.