Brachychalcinus orbicularis

(Valenciennes, 1850)

Vernacular names
English : Silver discus tetra
French : Characin disque

Classification
Class : Teleostei
Order : Characiformes
Family : Characidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
Adults can reach a length of 12 cm. Round-shaped and laterally compressed body with humped back and big belly. Coloration silvery-gray with shiny reflections on flanks. Reddish-eyes. Black spot on lowest part of anal fin.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in south America and can be found in the main drainages of Guyana and Suriname. Lives in lowland rivers and creeks, rarely in isolated pools.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species seems to be at least locally common within its range. Still captured for international trade.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation

 

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