Geophagus Pirangaensis
📖 Overview
This species occurs in backwaters and shallow areas 50-70 m wide, bordered by dense riparian forest and characterized by muddy, sandy, and rocky substrates .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 28. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: presence of clear, rounded spots in the posterior most dorsal-fin rays of fixed adult specimens; snout 46.22%-52.74% HL; terminal mouth; head 94.08%-101.15% HL; caudal fin with a rounded distal margin; 25 or 26 longitudinal scales in the E0 series; dark and rounded mid-lateral spot of live specimens; 14 or 15 spines on the dorsal fin; small bright spots in the central region of the bluish spots on the caudal fin of living specimens absent; small bluish spots in the opercular region of living specimens; bluish dots on the most anterior soft rays of the anal fin of living specimens absent; denticles on gill rakers of the first branchial arch present; and bluish and longitudinal lines in the basal region of the caudal fin of living specimens absent.: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Geophagus Pirangaensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Geophagus Pirangaensis.
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