Krobia (fish)
# Krobia (fish)

Krobia is a genus of cichlid fish native to freshwater habitats in South America, with three species found in the Guianas and a single in the Xingu River basin. They are typically found in small streams or creeks with little current and they feed on small invertebrates. They reach up to 12.8 cm (5.0 in) in standard length. They were formerly included in Aequidens.

## Species

There are currently four recognized species in this genus:

* Krobia guianensis (Regan, 1905) (Krobia)
* Krobia itanyi (Puyo, 1943) (Dolphin cichlid)
* Krobia petitella Steele, Liverpool & López-Fernández, 2013
* Krobia xinguensis S. O. Kullander, 2012
