Dica
📖 Overview
Dica (Pseudocurimata troschelii), first described by Günther, 1860 is a medium-sized fish in the family Curimatidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 15.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dica is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: rivers draining into Gulf Guayaquil, and Zarumilla and Tumbes rivers in northern Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Dica |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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