Acará
Cichlasoma amazonarum
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Acará (Cichlasoma amazonarum) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae (Cichlids), in the order Cichliformes. Maximum recorded length is 14 cm, with a maximum published weight of 0.1 kg.
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Cichlasoma amazonarum is a freshwater cichlid reaching about 13.5 cm and weighing up to 0.12 kg, found in the Amazon River basin of South America. It inhabits slow-moving and standing waters and is known locally as 'Acará'.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 13,5 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0,12 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Orden | Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies) |
| Familia | Cichlidae (Cichlids) |
| Especies | Cichlasoma amazonarum |
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