Como identificar Acará

Para identificar Acará (Cichlasoma facetum), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

compressed

Coloração

Highly variable. Typically grayish-brown to olive-green, often with irregular dark blotches or vertical bars that can intensify or fade depending on mood, stress, or breeding status. Some individuals may display a yellowish or reddish tint. Fins are often dusky, sometimes with iridescent spots.

Tipo de escama

ctenoid

Posição da boca

terminal

Características distintivas

Robust, oval-shaped body, Large head with thick lips, Prominent nuchal hump in mature males, especially during breeding, Irregular dark blotches or vertical bars along the flanks, Often has a dark spot on the caudal peduncle and another below the dorsal fin

Nadadeira dorsal

Long, continuous dorsal fin with 15-17 spines and 9-11 soft rays. The spiny portion is longer than the soft-rayed portion.

Nadadeira caudal

Rounded to slightly truncate caudal fin.

Nadadeira peitoral

Well-developed, fan-shaped pectoral fins.

Nadadeiras características

Anal fin with 7-9 spines and 7-9 soft rays. Pelvic fins are pointed.

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Body Shape and Size

   Look for a robust, oval-shaped body, typically growing up to 20-25 cm (8-10 inches) in length, though some individuals can reach 30 cm (12 inches).

2. 2

   Coloration and Pattern

   Observe the variable grayish-brown to olive-green base color with irregular dark blotches or vertical bars. A prominent dark spot on the caudal peduncle and another below the dorsal fin are common.

3. 3

   Head and Mouth

   Note the large head, thick lips, and terminal mouth. Mature males often develop a noticeable nuchal hump on their forehead.

4. 4

   Fin Structure

   Examine the long, continuous dorsal fin with a spiny anterior portion and a rounded to slightly truncate caudal fin.

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