Manacapuru Red Shoulder Angelfish

Manacapuru Red Shoulder Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) is a wild-type freshwater angelfish from the Amazon Basin, with this stock sourced from Peru. In the wild, angelfish are associated with slow-moving forest waterways, flooded margins, submerged roots, branches, leaf litter, and aquatic vegetation where their tall, laterally compressed bodies help them move through structure.

The Manacapuru Red Shoulder name refers to the recognizable red-orange shoulder coloration seen in this form, paired with a silver body, vertical barring, and long flowing fins. Like other wild-type scalare angelfish, this fish keeps a more natural body shape and pattern than many heavily altered domestic strains, giving it a clean Amazon cichlid profile.

Manacapuru Red Shoulder Angelfish have the classic graceful movement and upright posture that make angelfish one of the most recognizable Amazon cichlids. Their red shoulder color, tall body shape, and steady presence make them a strong centerpiece choice for larger freshwater aquariums.