Acaronia vultuosa
| Spangled cichlid | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Acaronia |
| Species: | A. vultuosa |
The spangled cichlid (Acaronia vultuosa) is a species of cichlid found throughout the Orinoco Basin, including the Casiquiare, Inírida River, and the Vichada River, as well as the Rio Negro. This species can reach a length of 12 centimetres (4.7 in) TL. It inhabits the waters close to the bank that are rich in vegetation, and preys on smaller fish.[1]
References
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2016). "Acaronia vultuosa" in FishBase. August 2016 version.
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