Chaetobranchopsis orbicularis (Steindachner, 1875) |
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Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Astronotinae | |||
Max. size: | 12 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | South America: Amazon River basin, along the Amazon River from the mouth or the Negro River to Marajó Island, and in Amapá, Brazil. | |||
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Biology: | Probably a filter feeder (Ref. 40602). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 November 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |