Threadfin acara (Acarichthys heckelii)

Scientific name: Acarichthys heckelii M?ller & Troschel, 1849

The Threadfin acara (Acarichthys heckelii) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–26°C (73–79°F).

Threadfin acara care at a glance

Scientific name: Acarichthys heckelii
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 13.4
Environment: Freshwater;; dH range: 18 - ? benthopelagic; potamodromous
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: along mainstream Amazon River in Peru, Colombia, and Brazil, including lower parts of the Putumayo, Trombetas, Negro, and Xingu rivers; lower Tocantins and Capim rivers; Branco River (Amazonas basin) in Brazil and Guyana, and the Essequibo River in Guyana.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)