Symphysodon discus
Symphysodon discus, the red discus or Heckel discus, is a species of cichlid endemic to the Amazon Basin of Brazil, where found in the lower Rio Negro, upper Uatumã, Nhamundá, Trombetas and Abacaxis.
This species is essentially restricted to blackwater habitats with a high temperature of and low pH of 4.2–5.2.
This species grows to a length of SL.
This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.