aquarium
📖 Overview
Occurs in rivers and small creeks with little current. An omnivore which feeds on fruits, seeds and insects which float on the surface of the water. Reproduction takes place during the rainy season .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for aquarium is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for aquarium is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for aquarium is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 18. Tropical; 24°C - 27°C South America: Amazon River basin and coastal drainages of the Guianas.
🌿 Ecology
fruits, seeds and insects which float on the surface of the water
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"aquarium 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 aquarium is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for aquarium has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | tetra zaoblená |
| 🇩🇪German | Gerundeter Kropfsalmler |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Mustasiipitetra |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Sardinha |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Catalina · Sardina · Triportheus de aletas negras |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalceus rotundatus | Jardine | 1841 | Synonym |
| Chalcinus rotundatus | - | - | Synonym |
| Chalcinus rotundatus iquitensis | Nakashima | 1941 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 101 records indexed .
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