Acaronia nassa

Acaronia nassa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Division: Teleostei
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Acaronia
Species:
A. nassa
Binomial name
Acaronia nassa
(Heckel, 1840)
Synonyms[2]
  • Acara nassa Heckel, 1840
  • Acara cognatus Heckel, 1840
  • Acara unicolor Heckel, 1840
  • Centrarchus rostratus Jardine, 1843
  • Apistogramma ambloplitoides Fowler, 1940
A bigeye cichlid swimming in a tank

Acaronia nassa is a species of cichlid native to the Amazon basin and the Oyapock and Essequibo drainages of South America.[1] Growing up to 25 cm (9.8 in) total length,[3] this species is utilised as a food source and for the aquarium trade. It is commonly known as the bigeye cichlid in English, acará boca de quguiá in Portuguese, and paya in French.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Frederico, R.G. (2023). "Acaronia nassa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023 e.T49830744A158816794. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T49830744A158816794.en. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
  2. ↑ Froese, R.; Pauly, D. (eds.). "Synonyms of Acaronia nassa (Heckel, 1840)". FishBase. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
  3. ↑ Froese, R.; Pauly, D. (eds.). "Acaronia nassa (Heckel, 1840)". FishBase. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
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