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The state of Arizona first placed native fish on the endangered species list in 1988; however, detrimental human activities including aquifer pumping, reduction in stream flows, and predation from non-native green sunfish, have acted as major contributing factors to the decline of these native species.
Symphysodon (colloquially known as discus or discus fish) is a genus of cichlids native to the Amazon river basin in Brazil.Due to their distinctive shape, calm behavior, many bright colors and patterns, and dedicated parenting techniques, discus are popular as freshwater aquarium fish, and their aquaculture in several countries in Asia (notably Thailand) [1] is a major industry.
The taxonomy is disputed, but FishBase follows a review of the genus from 2006. [2] [8]In 2007 it was suggested that the correct scientific name of the blue/brown discus is S. haraldi, whereas S. aequifasciatus is the correct name for the green discus.
Symphysodon tarzoo, the green discus, is a species of cichlid endemic to Brazil; specifically, to rivers of the western Amazon Basin upriver from the Purus arch, although it occasionally occurs downstream. [2] [3] An introduced population in the Nanay River is based on stock from the Tefé region. [4]
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They are peaceful and can live alongside other species of marine fish, including other wrasses. Also known as golden wrasse, golden rainbowfish, and canary wrasse; scientific name halichoeres chrysus.
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