Australoheros Forquilha
📖 Overview
Australoheros Forquilha (Australoheros forquilha) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 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): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 5 - 7; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 26 - 28. This species is distinguished by the following characters: dark markings below the orbit along the postero-lateral border of the suborbital series; checkerboard-spotted dorsal, anal and caudal fins; more than 14 caudal vertebrae (in some specimens) 25-26 E0 scales (vs. 24-25); downward pointing subterminal mouth; shortest interorbital and longest preorbital distances; a unique scale cover of the base of dorsal fin with two cover scales corresponding to one transverse scale row .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Australoheros Forquilha is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Upper Río Uruguay, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Australoheros Forquilha.
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