Banded acara
📖 Overview
In rivers in shallow zones . Both parents defend the eggs and take the yolk-sac larvae in their mouth .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Banded acara is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Banded acara is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Banded acara is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Spawn up to 400 eggs on fallen leaves, which may be pulled around, possibly in reaction to predators or water level changes. Both parents defend the eggs and take the yolk-sac larvae in their mouth .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 12. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C South America: Paraná River basin, in the Paraguay River drainage, and in the middle Paraná River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Banded acara is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Banded acara is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Banded acara has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acara paraguayensis | Eigenmann & Kennedy | 1903 | Synonym |
| Acara vittatus | Heckel | 1840 | Synonym |
| Aequidens paraguayensis | Eigenmann & Kennedy | 1903 | Synonym |
| Aequidens vittatus | Heckel | 1840 | Synonym |
| Astronotus vittatus | Heckel | 1840 | Synonym |
| Bujurquina paraguayensis | Eigenmann & Kennedy | 1903 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 18 records indexed .
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