Australoheros Autrani
📖 Overview
Australoheros Autrani (Australoheros autrani) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 7 - 8; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 26. Distinguished from other congeners by the combination of the following characters: caudal vertebrae 12; absence of mark on side of head; dorsal-fin spines 15-16; dorsal-fin rays 10-12; anal-fin rays 9-10; rib pairs 11; 25-26 proximal radials on dorsal-fin base; 13-14 proximal radials on anal-fin base; caudal-peduncle length 10.2-11.9% SL; snout not robust; absence of depression on head; wide ectopterygoid; arms of epibranchial 2 with two long tubular processes; and arms of vertical trunk bar 7 with the same width .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Australoheros Autrani is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Rio São João basin in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Australoheros Autrani.
🔍 Similar Species
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