Chanchita
📖 Overview
Chanchita (Cichlasoma dimerus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Older males get a notable hump on their heads but nothing like the some Central American cichlids. This fish is not very colorful and interesting for the aquarium trade .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chanchita is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: 20 - ?. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C South America: Paraná River basin, in the Paraguay River drainage in Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay, and the Paraná River drainage of Argentina.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Chanchita · Dimerus Cichlid |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | kaksoskirjoahven |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Acará · Ciclasoma-de-Santiago |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Chanchita |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acara dimerus | Heckel | 1840 | Synonym |
| Acara marginatus | Heckel | 1840 | Synonym |
| Heros centralis | Holmberg | 1891 | Heterotypic |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Chanchita.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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