Yellow acara (Aequidens metae)

Scientific name: Aequidens metae Eigenmann, 1922

The Yellow acara (Aequidens metae) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–30°C (75–86°F). Native range: South America, Meta River in the Orinoco River basin, Colombia.

Yellow acara care at a glance

Temperature: 24–30°C (75–86°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Aequidens metae
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 4.8 - 6.0; dH range: 0 - ? benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Meta River in the Orinoco River basin, Colombia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming Fec