Peixe-cachorro
📖 Overview
Peixe-cachorro (Acestrorhynchus heterolepis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhynchidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 40.8 cm. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Bifurcated canals of the lateral line scales; 52 scale rows between the lateral line and base of the dorsal fin; and 31-35 scale rows between the lateral line and the base of the anal fin .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Peixe-cachorro is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins.
🌿 Ecology
fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | tetra různošupinná |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe cachorro · Peixe cachorro, Ueua · Peixe-cachorro · Ueua |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiphorhamphus heterolepis | Cope | 1878 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 16 records indexed .
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