Tetra Toucan
📖 Overview
Tetra Toucan (Tucanoichthys tucano), first described by Géry & Römer, 1997 is a tiny fish in the family Acestrorhamphidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 1.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. 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 Acestrorhamphidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 19 - 21. Jaws relatively large, narrow, set with a single row of conical teeth; premaxilla with a double curve, forming an "S". Lateral line almost non-existent; predorsal line broadly naked; postorbitals lacking.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tetra Toucan is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Uaupés River in upper Negro River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Tetra Toucan · Tucano tetra |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe Tucano · Piaba · Tetra Tucano |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Tetra Toucan.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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