Yellow acara
📖 Overview
Yellow acara (Aequidens metae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Yellow acara is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellow acara is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellow acara is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Yellow acara is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 4.8 - 6.0; dH range: 0 - ?. Tropical; 24°C - 30°C South America: Meta River in the Orinoco River basin, Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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