| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlinae |
| Max. size: |
12.91 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Río Paraná tributaries, Paraguay. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 15-17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 6-7; Anal soft rays: 7-8; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished by having the largest scales between the dorsal fin and upper lateral line, only 2 ½ scales (vs. 3 ½); similar to A. facetus, cf. facetus, and minuano in coloration patterns. It is the same with forquilha and tembe, in having a small and inconspicuous midlateral blotch and a straight midlateral stripe (if present), running along the flank in the limits of E0 and E1 scale rows; differs with both in having lower meristics, such as 13 caudal vertebrae (vs. 14 or more), a shorter caudal peduncle, shorter scale cover of the dorsal fin, larger (and fewer) scales and a narrower interorbital space (Ref. 74689). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 03 February 2021 (B1a) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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