Australoheros Macacuensis

📖 Overview

Australoheros Macacuensis (Australoheros macacuensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.3 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): 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 7 - 8; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; 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 16; dorsal-fin rays 10-11; anal-fin rays 8-9; rib pairs 10-11; snout not robust; 24-25 proximal radials on dorsal-fin base; 13 proximal radials on anal-fin base; absence of depression on head; pre-orbital depth 62.2-65.3% HL; interorbital width 37.2-41.1% HL; wide ectopterygoid; arms of epibranchial 2 with two long tubular processes; arm of epibranchial 1long; body depth 46.6-49.8% SL; ; last anal-fin spine length 13.8-16.5% SL; and posterior arm of trunk vertical bar 7 wider than the anterior one .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Australoheros Macacuensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Australoheros Macacuensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Australoheros Macacuensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Rio Macacu basin, Cachoeiras de Macacu and Guapimirim in southeastern Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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