Australoheros Paraibae
📖 Overview
Australoheros Paraibae (Australoheros paraibae), first described by Ottoni & Costa, 2008 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 6.10 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 Data Deficient.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 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; 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 15-16; dorsal-fin rays 10; anal-fin spines 7-8; anal-fin rays 8-9; pectoral-fin rays 13-14; 25 proximal radials on dorsal-fin base; 13-14 proximal radials on anal-fin base; rib pairs 10; scales in longitudinal row 26-28; scales on upper lateral line row 16-17; wide ectopterygoid; snout normal, not robust; arms of vertical trunk bar 7 with the same width; arm of epibranchial 1 long; arms of epibranchial 2 with two short tubular processes; pre-orbital length 60.4-65.2% HL; absence of depression on head; body depth 42.6-46.1% SL; last dorsal-fin spine length 11.9-13.5% SL; last anal-fin spine length 12.2-13.3% SL; caudal peduncle length 6.4-8.1% SL; .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Australoheros Paraibae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Rio do Peixe, rio Paraíba do Sul basin in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Australoheros Paraibae.
🔍 Similar Species
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