Charax Pauciradiatus
📖 Overview
Because of its form, this species is very easy to capture with a net. The males are very much smaller than the females. Reproduction takes place during the rainy season. The eggs are deposited on the vegetation and its incubation lasts for 30 hours. Below 6 cm, the juveniles prefer to feed on the larvae of Chironomidae and to a lesser degree on Cladocera. Then, by order of preference, they feed on shrimps, Odonata nymphs and fish juveniles of Ctenobrycon and Curimata . Frequents all types of environment .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Charax Pauciradiatus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Charax Pauciradiatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.2 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 25. Tropical; 22°C - 27°C South America: lower Amazon River basin in Brazil (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
the larvae of Chironomidae and to a lesser degree on Cladocera
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anacyrtus pauciradiatus | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Charax Pauciradiatus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 277 records indexed .
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