Description

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Common Names

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Couachi mama , Creole, French , French Guiana

Karp-jonn , Creole, French , French Guiana

Parasi-so , Creole, French , French Guiana

Parassi saut , Creole, French , French Guiana

Rouget , Creole, French , French Guiana

Kwasimama , Djuka (Boni (Aluku)) , French Guiana

Kwasiman , Djuka (Boni (Aluku)) , French Guiana

Kwachimama , Djuka (Boni) , French Guiana

Kwachimane , Djuka (Boni) , French Guiana

Barred hemiodus , English , USA

Neliraitatetra , Finnish , Finland

Vyösulkapyrstö , Finnish , Finland

Torpedosalmler , German , Germany

四斑拟半齿脂鲤 , Mandarin Chinese , China

四斑擬半齒脂鯉 , Mandarin Chinese , China

Yalaki , Oyampi (Wayapi) , French Guiana

Yaérou , Palicur (Palikur) , French Guiana

Waléwalé , Wayana , French Guiana

Taxonomic Hierarchy

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Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Characiformes

Family: Hemiodontidae

Genus: Hemiodus

Species: Hemiodus quadrimaculatus Pellegrin, 1909

Climate Zone

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Tropical

Location

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Biology

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Long-lived and gregarious species. Occurs over sandy substrate (Ref. 27188). Frequently found in the rapids, thereby suggesting the need for a lot of space and well-aerated water for maintenance in the aquarium. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Can be caught using lines with crushed meat as bait but is also known to feed on plants. Is capable of powerful leaps out of the water (Ref. 12225).

Habitat

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benthopelagic