Teleocichla cinderella facts for kids
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The Teleocichla cinderella is a special type of cichlid fish. It is found only in one specific area. This fish lives in the lower Tocantins River basin in Brazil. Being "endemic" means it naturally lives only in that one place.
This interesting fish can grow up to 14 centimeters (about 5.5 inches) long. It has a long, thin body shape. The Teleocichla cinderella is a "rheophile." This means it loves to live in fast-moving water, like rivers with strong currents.
About the Cinderella Cichlid
The Teleocichla cinderella is known for its unique body. It has a very small or "underdeveloped" swimbladder. A swimbladder is a gas-filled organ that helps most fish float and control their depth in water. Because its swimbladder is small, this fish is not very good at floating. Instead, it prefers to stay near the bottom of the river.
What It Looks Like
This fish looks a bit like other types of fish. It can remind you of a goby or a gudgeon. These are also fish that often live near the bottom of rivers and streams. Its long body helps it move easily in strong currents.
Where It Lives
The only place you can find the Teleocichla cinderella is in the lower part of the Tocantins River. This river is located in Brazil, a large country in South America. The river provides the fast-moving water that this fish needs to survive and thrive.
See also
In Spanish: Teleocichla cinderella para niños
