Symphysodon aequifasciatus
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Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
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S. aequifasciatus
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Symphysodon aequifasciatus Pellegrin, 1904
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Symphysodon aequifasciatus, the blue discus, is a species of cichlid native to rivers of the eastern Amazon Basin where it prefers deep waters, hiding between roots and in crevices in rocks.
This species grows to a length of 13.7 centimetres (5.4 in) SL.
This species can also be found in the aquarium trade as well as being important as a food fish for the local population.[1]
References
- ↑ Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Symphysodon aequifasciatus" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
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