Krauss' Basketmouth

Caquetaia kraussii is a species of fish endemic to the basin of the Atrato, Cauca, Magdalena, as well as the basin of Lake Maracaibo. The fish has been introduced to the Orinoco River basin. The specific name honours the German naturalist Christian F. F. Krauss (1812–1890) who was director of the Royal Natural History Cabinet in Stuttgart.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Krauss' Basketmouth being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Amphilophus trimaculatus
• Pelmatolapia mariae
• Australoheros facetus
• Vieja melanurus
• Hemichromis fasciatus
• Cichlasoma bimaculatum

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Cichliformes

Family

Cichlidae

Genus

Caquetaia

Species

Caquetaia kraussii

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