Yahuarachi
📖 Overview
Yahuarachi (Curimatella meyeri), first described by Steindachner, 1882 is a medium-sized fish in the family Curimatidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 18.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 35 - 37.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yahuarachi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Central and upper Amazon River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | kurimatela Meyerova |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Branquinha |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Boquilla · Yahuarachi |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apolinarella meyeri | Steindachner | 1882 | Synonym |
| Apolinarella reticulata | Allen | 1942 | Synonym |
| Curimata reticulata | Allen | 1942 | Synonym |
| Curimatella alburna serpae | Eigenmann & Eigenmann | 1889 | Synonym |
| Curimatella serpae | Eigenmann & Eigenmann | 1889 | Synonym |
| Curimatus meyeri | Steindachner | 1882 | Synonym |
| Curimatus serpae | Eigenmann & Eigenmann | 1889 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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