Threadfin acara
📖 Overview
Threadfin acara (Acarichthys heckelii), first described by Müller & Troschel, 1849 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 19.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Threadfin acara is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Threadfin acara is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
A hole nester.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; dH range: 18 - ?; potamodromous . Tropical; 23°C - 26°C South America: along mainstream Amazon River in Peru, Colombia, and Brazil, including lower parts of the Putumayo, Trombetas, Negro, and Xingu rivers; lower Tocantins and Capim rivers; Branco River (Amazonas basin) in Brazil and Guyana, and the Essequibo River in Guyana.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acara heckelii | Müller & Troschel | 1849 | Synonym |
| Acara subocularis | Cope | 1878 | Synonym |
| Geophagus thayeri | Steindachner | 1875 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Threadfin acara.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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