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Acarra pixuna

Acarra pixuna

Hypselecara coryphaenoides

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Panjang Maks.
16,0 cm
Famili

Overview

Acarra pixuna (Hypselecara coryphaenoides) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae (Cichlids), in the order Cichliformes. Maximum recorded length is 16 cm.

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Tentang

Hypselecara coryphaenoides is a freshwater cichlid reaching about 16 cm, found in South American river systems. Known locally as 'Acarra pixuna', it is a deep-bodied cichlid inhabiting slow-moving rivers and flooded forest areas of the Amazon basin.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 16,0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Jenis Air
Freshwater

Taxonomy

Ordo Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies)
Famili Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Spesies Hypselecara coryphaenoides

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

How big does Acarra pixuna get?
Acarra pixuna can grow up to 16.0 cm long.
What family does Acarra pixuna belong to?
Acarra pixuna (Hypselecara coryphaenoides) belongs to the family Cichlidae (Cichlids) in the order Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies).

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