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Doublespot acara (Aequidens pallidus)
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Doublespot acara (Aequidens pallidus) specimen
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Cichlidae

Doublespot acara

Aequidens pallidus

Aquarium cichlid of the Negro River

  • Tropical
  • Lower river
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • South America
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Doublespot acara is known around South America as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and records give a maximum length of 14.3 cm.

Family
Cichlidae
Maximum length
14.3 cm
Water
Freshwater
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
South America: Amazon River basin, in the middle and lower Negro River, Uatumã, Preto da Eva, and Puraquequara rivers.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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