Platinum acara (Aequidens latifrons)

Scientific name: Aequidens latifrons Steindachner, 1878

The Platinum acara (Aequidens latifrons) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–34°C (73–93°F). Native range: South America, Magdalena, Atrato, Sin?, and San Juan River basins in Colombia.

Platinum acara care at a glance

Temperature
23–34°C (73–93°F)

Biology

In swamps and lakes; can be very abundant; not esteemed as food fish. Both parents defend eggs and larvae.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Aequidens latifrons
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
17.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 6 - ? benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Magdalena, Atrato, Sin?, and San Juan River basins in Colombia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: highly commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=800)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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