aquarium
📖 Overview
Inhabits riverbeds, deep wells and lakes . Young or sub-adults form large schools . Prefers to lay over rock and tree trunks during the day, being more active at sunrise, sunset and night . Can reach a little more than 100 cm length .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 15. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sciades marmoratus | Gill | 1870 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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