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Golden Severum — printable fact sheet
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Golden Severum
Heros efasciatus
The Golden Severum is a popular freshwater cichlid known for its vibrant golden-yellow coloration, which is the result of selective breeding from the wild Green Severum. Native to the slow-moving rivers and flooded forests of the Amazon Basin in South America, this fish is prize…
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- Despite their peaceful nature, Golden Severums can become territorial during spawning and will carefully clean a flat surface before laying their eggs.
- Golden Severums are not found in the wild; their golden color is the result of decades of careful aquarium breeding. They are known for their intelligence and can recognize their owners, often following their movement outside the tank. During breeding, Golden Severum pairs exhibit strong parental care, guarding their eggs and fry attentively.
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