Red Spotted Gold Severum Medium. Though not the true mouthbrooding Severum species (Heros Severus), Red Shoulder Severums are very attractive and grow larger than their mouthbrooding relatives; not to mention their remarkable red coloration present on their head, shoulders and on their bellies, anal fins, and pelvic fins in addition to their bright red eyes and beautiful grey bodies with faint vertical bands. They possess bright orange-red color on their bellies, anal and pelvic fins with an intense and bright red eyes. Males have extended anal, dorsal, and pelvic fins as well as worm-like markings on their faces and operculum. The vibrantly colored Red Mouthbrooder Severum is a recently described species from the Orinoco and Atabapo river drainages in Colombia and Venezuela. These large cichlids will do well in large community tanks, though aggression will surface if pairs form. How to successfully breed Red Shoulder Severum in the aquarium environment. I have a 55 gallon long aquarium now with one red spot severum, one cobalt blue angel, 6 blue gouramis, and 2 pictus. Additional names Turquoise Severum, Red Shouldered Severum Additional scientific names Chromys appendiculata, Chromys fasciata, Cichlasoma severum perpunctatum, Heros appendiculatus, Uarus centrarchoides. Will also appreciate some vegetable matter in the diet in the form of algaewafers or blanched greens. "Received my fish last night and was so pleased! Red Spotted Severum For Sale.