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Acará cascudo

Acará cascudo

Chaetobranchopsis orbicularis

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Longitud Máxima
12,0 cm
Familia

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Chaetobranchopsis orbicularis is a freshwater cichlid reaching about 12 cm, found in South American river systems. Known locally as 'Acará cascudo', it is a filter-feeding cichlid that sifts organic matter from soft substrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 12,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Orden Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies)
Familia Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Especies Chaetobranchopsis orbicularis

Preguntas Frecuentes

How big does Acará cascudo get?
Acará cascudo can grow up to 12.0 cm long.
What family does Acará cascudo belong to?
Acará cascudo (Chaetobranchopsis orbicularis) belongs to the family Cichlidae (Cichlids) in the order Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies).

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