Aimara
📖 Overview
Obligate air-breathing ; Inhabits swamps and creeks with little current , as well as in flooded savannas . Regularly goes to the surface of the water to breathe. Can survive long periods out of the water. This behavior of breathing air at the surface makes the fish vulnerable to predation by electric eels . Is a predaceous omnivore of open waters. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates and to lesser degree, on fish. Specimens measuring 16 cm were found to be mature .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Opercular ocellus present.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Aimara is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Aimara is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 5.6 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 30. Subtropical; 23°C - 27°C Central and South America: São Francisco, Amazon, Paraná, Orinoco and Magdalena River basins, and coastal rivers in Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana.
🌿 Ecology
aquatic invertebrates and to lesser degree, on fish
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Aimara is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Aimara is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Aimara has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Aimara · Gold Wolf Fish · Golden Trahira · Golden Wolf Fish |
| 🌍CES | trahir jednopruhý |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Jeju · Jeju, Iuiu |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Однополосый эритрин |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Tararira ñata |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erythrinus balteatus | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
| Erythrinus salvus | Agassiz | 1829 | Synonym |
| Erythrinus unitaeniatus | Spix & Agassiz | 1829 | Synonym |
| Erythrinus vittatus | Valenciennes | 1847 | Synonym |
| Hoperythrinus unitaeniatus | Spix & Agassiz | 1829 | Synonym |
| Pseuderythrinus rosapinnis | Hoedeman | 1950 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 203 records indexed .
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