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Acará roi roi

Acará roi roi

Geophagus proximus

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Panjang Maks.
34,79999923706055 cm
Berat Maks.
0,56 kg
Famili

Overview

Acará roi roi (Geophagus proximus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae (Cichlids), in the order Cichliformes. Maximum recorded length is 35 cm, with a maximum published weight of 0.6 kg.

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Tentang

Geophagus proximus is a freshwater cichlid reaching about 34.8 cm and weighing up to 0.56 kg, found in the Amazon River basin. Known locally as 'Acará roi roi', it is a substrate-sifting cichlid that mouthbroods its young.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 34,79999923706055 cm
Maximum Weight 0,56 kg

Habitat & Distribution

Jenis Air
Freshwater

Taxonomy

Ordo Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies)
Famili Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Spesies Geophagus proximus

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

How big does Acará roi roi get?
Acará roi roi can grow up to 34.79999923706055 cm long and weigh 0.56 kg.
What family does Acará roi roi belong to?
Acará roi roi (Geophagus proximus) belongs to the family Cichlidae (Cichlids) in the order Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies).

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