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Severum
Natural variantUncommon in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Red-spotted (Rotkeil / red-shouldered) severum

A variant of Severum (Heros efasciatus)

Red-spotted (Rotkeil / red-shouldered) severum

Representative Severumphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

A naturally occurring (and now line-strengthened) form with a vivid red-orange wash over the head and shoulder, often attributed to *Heros sp. 'Rotkeil'*. The red shoulder is the signature trait.

Keeper tips for this variant

Feed carotenoid-rich foods (cyclops, krill, color-enhancing pellets) to hold the red shoulder — on a plain flake diet the prized red fades toward dull orange within months.

This page covers the Red-spotted (Rotkeil / red-shouldered) severum variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Severum

Other Cichlids variants

Green / wild-type severumGold severumSuper red / turquoise severum