Aequidens Gerciliae
📖 Overview
Aequidens Gerciliae (Aequidens gerciliae), first described by Kullander, 1995 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 12.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical 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 Aequidens Gerciliae is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Aequidens Gerciliae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Amazon River basin, known only from the upper Aripuanã River, near Cachoeira de Dardanelos and in a headwater stream on the Juína-Vilhena road, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Acará-do-Aripuanã |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Aequidens Gerciliae.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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