Symphysodon discus
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| Symphysodon discus | |
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| File:Discus heckel.jpg | |
| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Symphysodon |
| Species: | S. discus
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| Binomial name | |
| Symphysodon discus Heckel, 1840
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Symphysodon discus, the red discus or Heckel discus, is a species of cichlid endemic to the Amazon Basin of Brazil, where found in the lower Rio Negro, upper Uatumã, Nhamundá, Trombetas and Abacaxis.[2]
This species is essentially restricted to blackwater habitats with a high temperature of 26–32 °C (79–90 °F) and low pH of 4.2–5.2.[3]
This species grows to a length of 20 centimetres (7.9 in) SL.[4]
This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.[4]
Parental care
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References
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External links
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