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Uaru (Uaru amphiacanthoides) fish species information

Scientific Name
Uaru amphiacanthoides

Common Name
Uaru

Biology
Occurs in clear streams with a pH of 6.8 (Ref. 12251). Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects (Ref. 7020), but needs plants as supplement (Ref. 40602).

Classification

Classified By
Heckel, 1840
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Distribution

Region
South America
Distribution
South America: Amazon River basin, along the Amazon-Solim?es River drainage from the Japur? River to the Tapaj?s River, and in the middle and lower Negro River basin.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
26 °C
Water Temperature To
28 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 5.0 - 7.0; dH range: 5 - 12 benthopelagic
Trophic Level
2.82 s.e. 0.26 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
25.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.7500 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (33 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated