Acari-cachimbo
📖 Overview
Acari-cachimbo (Harttia dissidens) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.2 cm. With a trophic level of 2.5, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Abdominal plates complete and reduced. Narrow interorbital distance 3.8-4.6 times in HL. Short pectoral spine 4.1-4.8 times in SL. Stomach reduced to small curve and almost indistinguishable from the rest of the intestine which is large, 9-10 times SL. Keeled lateral plates, 28-31 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Acari-cachimbo is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Tapajós River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | hartie pimentalská |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Acari-cachimbo |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Acari-cachimbo.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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