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Blood parrot cichlid

Amphilophus citrinellus × Vieja melanurus

Max Length
24 cm
Max Weight
1.1 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
1

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Nightcrawlers

    Effective all-around bait, easily found.

  • Mealworms

    Good for attracting smaller fish.

  • Red Wigglers

    Another readily available worm species.

  • Crickets

    Can be used live or dead.

  • Small Fish (Guppies)

    A good alternative bait.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala Original Floater 07Crankbait

    Classic lure, works well with a twitching retrieve.

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  • Mepps Aglia #3Spinner

    Shiny, attractive, draws attention.

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  • Zoom Trick WormSoft Plastic

    Texas rigged, weedless setup. Versatile.

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  • Strike King Rage Tail CrawSoft Plastic

    Simulates crawfish; attract aggressive fish

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  • Kastmaster 1/4 ozSpoon

    Casts far, flashy, erratic action.

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Techniques

Blood parrots are ambush predators, so targeting areas near structure like rocks or plants can greatly increase your chances of a successful catch.

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Where to Find Blood parrot cichlid

Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Blood parrot cichlid?+

Popular baits for Blood parrot cichlid include Nightcrawlers, Mealworms, Red Wigglers, Crickets, Small Fish (Guppies). Tip: Blood parrots are ambush predators, so targeting areas near structure like rocks or plants can greatly increase your chances of a successful catch.

Where can I catch Blood parrot cichlid?+

Blood parrot cichlid can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Blood parrot cichlid get?+

Blood parrot cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus × Vieja melanurus) can reach up to 24.4000003 cm in length and 1.14 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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