Australoheros Kaaygua
📖 Overview
Australoheros Kaaygua (Australoheros kaaygua) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.4 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 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 5 - 6; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7; Vertebrae: 26. Differs from all species of the genus by the following combination of characters: 5-6 anal-fin spines; 6-7 branched anal-fin rays; caudal peduncle length 8.9-11.8% of SL; lips not thickened; in preserved specimens lateral band formed by two series of scales, each scale bears a dark spot in the centrum, between both scales there is a light narrow area; dorsal, anal and caudal fins, and opercle without dark spots .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Australoheros Kaaygua is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Australoheros Kaaygua is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Australoheros Kaaygua is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Argentina.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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