Acará cascudo
Chaetobranchopsis orbicularis
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Acará cascudo (Chaetobranchopsis orbicularis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae (Cichlids), in the order Cichliformes. Maximum recorded length is 12 cm.
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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
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies) |
| Famille | Cichlidae (Cichlids) |
| Espèces | Chaetobranchopsis orbicularis |
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