It forms stable pairs that prepare the nest together, clean a stone or submerged leaf, and defend their young with an aggression admirable for their size. The cloud of fry moves with its parents like a presidential escort in reverse.
Behaviour
Territorial in the breeding season. It lives in calm, vegetated water near the banks, feeding on invertebrates and plant matter.
How and when to see it
Spring and summer from piers and walkways: look for the cloud of tiny dots with two medium fish around it.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where chanchita has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where chanchita lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Esteros Ñe’é
Experiences with local storytelling and a cultural take on the marshes.★ 5.0 - Reserva Estero Camba Trapo
Private nature reserve of Ecoposada del Estero, on the Camba Trapo road. One of the…★ 5.0 - Cabalgata Cintia
Horseback rides around Carlos Pellegrini.★ 5.0 - Iberá Spirit
Travel agency specializing in the Esteros del Iberá for 10 years. Packages, excursions…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameChanchita
- Scientific nameCichlasoma dimerus
- GroupFish
- StatusNative
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