South American Darter
📖 Overview
South American Darter (Characidium boehlkei), first described by Géry, 1972 is a small fish in the family Crenuchidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 7.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. 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 Crenuchidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for South American Darter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for South American Darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Napo River basin in Ecuador.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | South American Darter |
| 🌍CES | characidie ekvádorská |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Canivete |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect South American Darter.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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