Angel Fish
📖 Overview
Angel Fish (Pterophyllum altum), first described by Pellegrin, 1903 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 18.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Angel Fish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Angel Fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 4.8 - 6.2; dH range: 1 - 5; non-migratory. Tropical; 27°C - 31°C South America: Amazon River basin, in the upper Negro River drainage; Orinoco River basin, in tributaries of the upper Orinoco River (Inírida and Atabapo rivers) to Puerto Ayacucho.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Altum Angel · Altum Angelfish · Angel Fish · Orinoco Angelfish · deep angelfish |
| 🌍CES | skalára vysoká |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Altum-skalare |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | lippulehtikala |
| 🇵🇱Polish | Żaglowiec wysoki |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Acará-bandeira-do-Orinoco |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Высокая скалярия |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Angel Fish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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