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Acará paragaio

Acará paragaio

Hoplarchus psittacus

Not Evaluated Freshwater
Comprimento Máximo
32,0 cm
Peso Máximo
0,73 kg
Família

Sobre

Hoplarchus psittacus is a large freshwater cichlid reaching about 32 cm and weighing up to 0.73 kg, found in the Amazon and Orinoco river basins. Known locally as 'Acará paragaio', it is a deep-bodied herbivorous cichlid valued as a food and aquarium fish.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 32,0 cm
Maximum Weight 0,73 kg

Habitat & Distribution

Tipo de Água
Freshwater
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Taxonomy

Ordem Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies)
Família Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Espécies Hoplarchus psittacus

Perguntas Frequentes

How big does Acará paragaio get?
Acará paragaio can grow up to 32.0 cm long and weigh 0.73 kg.
What family does Acará paragaio belong to?
Acará paragaio (Hoplarchus psittacus) belongs to the family Cichlidae (Cichlids) in the order Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies).

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