Chaetobranchus semifasciatus Steindachner, 1875
Chaetobranchus semifasciatus
photo by Santos et al, 2006

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Astronotinae
Max. size:  23 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Amazon River basin, along the Amazon-Solimões River from Tabatinga to Óbidos, Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Appears to be a vegetarian in nature (Ref. 12251). Found in Manaus fish market (Ref. 40602).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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