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    Scientific NameBrachychalcinus orbicularis    (Valenciennes, 1850)
    Common NamesDiscus Tetra
    Disk Tetra
    Type LocalityEssequibo River, Guyana.
    Synonym(s)Brachychalcinus guianensis, Ephippicharax orbicularis, Poptella orbicularis, Tetragonopterus orbicularis
    Etymology
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    Size90mm or 3.5" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    Distribution
    Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas (click on these areas to find other species found there)
    Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas, Suriname Coastal Rivers (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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    IUCN Red List Category
    Least Concern
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020.
    pH5.5 - 7.5
    Temperature18.0-24.0°C or 64.4-75.2°F (Show species within this range)
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    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceHistoire naturelle des poissons v. 22, pp 138.
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Sun Oct 27, 2024 11:34 am)