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Symphysodon discus Heckel, 1840 Red discus |
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| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 4.19999980926514 - 6.19999980926514; dH range: 0 - 1 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon River basin in Brazil, near the mouth of the Negro River, in the lower Abacaxis River, and in the lower Trombetas River. | |||
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| Biology: | Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter. Maximum length 20 cm TL (Ref. 7020). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||