Overview
Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes
Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Genus
- Chaetobranchus
- Species
- flavescens
Habitat
They are generally known to be found in the flooded savannas and swamps which are its preferred habitats. Also, they can occor in swamps or flooded grounds of coastal zones, either in turbid or clear stagnant water.
Diet
They are mostly plankton feeders.
Behavior
Chaetobranchus flavescens is generally solitary or forms pairs, exhibiting territorial behavior especially during breeding seasons when they defend nesting sites aggressively. They are diurnal, actively foraging in shallow waters during the day, and may hide among vegetation to avoid threats. This species shows parental care, with one parent guarding the eggs and fry.
Fishing
This specie is a minor commercial fish and more of an aquairum fish.
Conservation Status
Listed as Not Evaluated by IUCN.