Australoheros Charrua
📖 Overview
Australoheros Charrua (Australoheros charrua) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.8 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): 16 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 7 - 8; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 26 - 28. This species is similar to A. scitulus, but differs in having a lower dorsal 16 (vs.17) and anal 7 (vs. 8-9) fin spine counts; it has a higher dorsal ray count 10 (vs. 9); a shorter head; a larger interorbital distance; and lacks the diagnostic blotches on head and body which is usually present in A. scitulus .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Australoheros Charrua is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Australoheros Charrua is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Australoheros Charrua is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Middle Río Uruguay, Brazil and Uruguay.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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