Pseudetroplus maculatusOrange Chromide
(Bloch, 1795)
Max length
80mm SL3.1in SL
Wild examples are rarely-seen in the aquarium hobby although selectively-bred ornamental strains are widely-available for which care is identical. These are normally traded as 'red' or 'yellow' chromide and have a solid yellow-orange colour pattern with no dark elements. It exhibits a widespread sympatry with Etroplus suratensis throughout its natural range.