The Blue Acara (Andinoacara pulcher) is a species of cichlid, from the family Cichlidae and order Cichliformes, that has a bright blue-grey coloration throughout the scales across its body. Andinoacaara pulcher is a freshwater species found naturally in Trinidad and Venezuela but is also found and sold for aquariums. Cichlidae is a large family of fish, with many different species housed under it and evidence suggests that there are significant levels of evolution that occurred within the family. Fish within the Cichlidae family can be found in various regions around the world, with diverse features among them.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Blue Acara 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
- Andinoacara coeruleopunctatus
- Cichlasoma dimerus
- Andinoacara rivulatus
- Geophagus brasiliensis
- Cichlasoma bimaculatum
- Cribroheros alfari
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Genus
- Andinoacara
- Species
- Andinoacara pulcher
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