Slender pike cichlid (Teleocichla centisquama)

Scientific name: Teleocichla centisquama Zuanon & Sazima, 2002

The Slender pike cichlid (Teleocichla centisquama) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. Native range: South America, Xingu River drainage, Amazon River basin in Brazil.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 18 - 20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 33. Slender-bodied (body depth 10.5-13.9% SL), with continuous lateral line and 113-129 longitudinal scales. Compared to other congeners, orbital diameter smaller (5.7-7.6%SL versus 7.3-10.6); caudal peduncle depth lower (7.2-8.2% SL versus 8.8-10.4). Ctenoid scales restricted to posterior quarter of the body. Caudal fin rounded. Pectoral fin nearly symmetrical, 8th ray longest, with lower edge slightly thickened.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Teleocichla centisquama
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.0
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Xingu River drainage, Amazon River basin in Brazil.
Conservation status (IUCN): Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)