Acará açu
Astronotus crassipinnis
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Acará açu (Astronotus crassipinnis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae (Cichlids), in the order Cichliformes. Maximum recorded length is 24 cm.
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Astronotus crassipinnis is a large freshwater cichlid reaching about 24 cm, found in South American river systems. Known locally as 'Acará açu', it is a robust predatory cichlid related to the oscar fish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 24.0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Order | Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies) |
| Family | Cichlidae (Cichlids) |
| Species | Astronotus crassipinnis |
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