Australoheros Muriae
📖 Overview
Australoheros Muriae (Australoheros muriae), first described by Ottoni & Costa, 2008 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 12.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 6 - 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; dorsal-fin rays 11-12; anal-fin rays 9-10; pectoral-fin rays 14-15; 24-25 proximal radials on dorsal-fin base; caudal peduncle length 10.2-11.9% SL: scales in longitudinal row 27-29; wide ectopterygoid; arms of epibranchial 2 with two long tubular processes; arm of epibranchial 1 long; arms of vertical trunk bar 7 with the same width; absence of depression on head; and snout not robust .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Australoheros Muriae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Rio Muriaé basin, rio Paraíba do Sul basin in southeastern Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Australoheros Muriae.
🔍 Similar Species
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