Guapucha
📖 Overview
Guapucha (Grundulus bogotensis), first described by Humboldt, 1821 is a small fish in the family Acestrorhamphidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 7.90 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 Acestrorhamphidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Guapucha is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Guapucha is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Magdalena River basin.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | charax bogotský |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Колумбийский грундул |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Guapucha |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ctenocharax bogotensis | Regan | 1907 | Synonym |
| Poecilia bogotensis | Humboldt | 1821 | Synonym |
| Tetragonopterus bogotensis | Regan | 1907 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Guapucha.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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