Multibar citharine
📖 Overview
Prefers vegetated margins of rivers and oxbow lagoons or shallow lakes; picks small invertebrates and epiphyton from stems of plants and roots; breeds in summer . Known to make seasonal movements onto floodplains during rainy season . Maximum size about 45mm SL; attractive and peaceful aquarium species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Multibar citharine is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Multibar citharine is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Multibar citharine is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 15. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C ; 11°S - 21°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Multibar citharine 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 Multibar citharine is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Multibar citharine has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Multibar citharine |
| 🌍AFR | Veelbalksitarien |
| 🌍CES | patetra mnohopruhá |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Fago-ocelado |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distichodina stigmaturus | Fowler | 1935 | Synonym |
| Distichodus stigmaturus | Fowler | 1935 | Synonym |
| Hemigrammocharax multifasciatus | Boulenger | 1923 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 38 records indexed .
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