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'''''Symphysodon''''' |
'''''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]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/this-obscure-bangkok-market-is-home-to-a-million-dollar-collection-of-tropical-fish|title=This Obscure Bangkok Market is Home to a Million-Dollar Collection of Tropical Fish. In the market for rare aquarium fish? Head to Thailand.|author=Tuccinardi, Michael|date=1 December 2016|publisher=[[Atlas Obscura]]|website=www.AtlasObscura.com|quote=''…Discus fish, pre-bagged for a quick sale, occupy a seller’s shelves…Each tiny shop or stall usually specializes in a particular breed or category of fish or aquarium—some showcasing colorful but delicate discus and angelfish…''}}</ref> is a major industry.<ref name="Loiselle">{{Cite book |last=Loiselle |first=Paul V. |title=The Cichlid Aquarium |publisher=Tetra Press |year=1995 |isbn=1-56465-146-0 |location=Germany}}</ref><ref name="FKGCC">Sands D (1994) ''A fishkeepers guide to Central American cichlids.'' Tetra Press. Belgium pg 59-60.</ref><ref>Mills D (1993) ''Aquarium Fish'' Harper Collins {{ISBN|0-7322-5012-9}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Chong |first1=K. |last2=Ying, T. S. |last3=Foo, J. |last4=Jin, L. J. |last5=Chong, A. |date=2005-09-12 |title=Characterisation of proteins in epidermal mucus of discus fish (''Symphysodon'' spp.) during parental phase |journal=Aquaculture |volume=249 |issue=1–4 |pages=469–476 |doi=10.1016/j.aquaculture.2005.02.045}}</ref> They are sometimes referred to as '''pompadour fish'''.<ref>Discus fish - Page 5 Thomas A. Giovanetti, Matthew M. Vriends - 1991 ''"It was not until the 1930s and 1940s that aquarium-fish dealers began importing discus into Europe and the United States under the common name "pompadour fish." Discus are cichlids, which often surprises many aquarists."''</ref><ref>International Wildlife Encyclopedia Set - Page 2006 Robert Burton, Maurice Burton, 2002 ''"Popular aquarium fish because of their bright colors and attractive patterns, pompadour fish are actually quite difficult to keep and require frequent water changes. Pictured are a group of red discus, one of the two species of pompadour fish."''</ref> The discus fish has attracted a cult following of collectors and has created a multimillion dollar international industry complete with shows, competitions, and reputable online breeders{{citation needed|date=September 2021}}. |
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== Species == |
== Species == |
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Following a review published in 2006,<ref name="ready2006">{{Cite journal |last1=Ready |first1=J.S. |last2=Ferreira |first2=E.J.G. |last3=Kullander |first3=S.O. |year=2006 |title=Discus fishes: mitochondrial DNA evidence for a phylogeographic barrier in the Amazonian genus Symphysodon (Teleostei: Cichlidae) |journal=Fish Biology |volume=69 |pages=200–211 |doi=10.1111/j.1095-8649.2006.01232.x}}</ref> three species are recognized by [[FishBase]]:<ref name="fishbase">{{FishBase genus | genus = Symphysodon| month = April | year = 2013}}</ref> |
Following a review published in 2006,<ref name="ready2006">{{Cite journal |last1=Ready |first1=J.S. |last2=Ferreira |first2=E.J.G. |last3=Kullander |first3=S.O. |year=2006 |title=Discus fishes: mitochondrial DNA evidence for a phylogeographic barrier in the Amazonian genus Symphysodon (Teleostei: Cichlidae) |journal=Fish Biology |volume=69 |pages=200–211 |doi=10.1111/j.1095-8649.2006.01232.x}}</ref> three species are recognized by [[FishBase]]:<ref name="fishbase">{{FishBase genus | genus = Symphysodon| month = April | year = 2013}}</ref> |
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[[File:Symphysodon aequifasciatus (1) 03May2010.JPG|thumb|Two captive variants (orange and solid turquoise)]] |
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A molecular study in 2011 found five main groups, which generally matched previously recognized [[phenotype]]s. They recognized them as [[evolutionarily significant unit]]s and species.<ref name="Amado2011">{{Cite journal |last1=Amado |first1=M.V. |last2=Farias |first2=I.P. |last3=Hrbek |first3=T. |date=2011 |title=A Molecular Perspective on Systematics, Taxonomy and Classification Amazonian Discus Fishes of the Genus Symphysodon |journal=International Journal of Evolutionary Biology |volume=2011 |pages=360654 |doi=10.4061/2011/360654 |pmc=3147135 |pmid=21811676 |doi-access=free }}</ref> Their assigning of scientific names to species differed to some extent from that used by earlier authors: Heckel (''S. discus''; [[Rio Negro (Amazon)|Rio Negro]], upper [[Uatumã River|Uatumã]], [[Nhamundá River|Nhamundá]], [[Trombetas River|Trombetas]] and [[Abacaxis River|Abacaxis]]), green (''S. tarzoo''; West Amazon drainages upriver from the [[ |
A molecular study in 2011 found five main groups, which generally matched previously recognized [[phenotype]]s. They recognized them as [[evolutionarily significant unit]]s and species.<ref name="Amado2011">{{Cite journal |last1=Amado |first1=M.V. |last2=Farias |first2=I.P. |last3=Hrbek |first3=T. |date=2011 |title=A Molecular Perspective on Systematics, Taxonomy and Classification Amazonian Discus Fishes of the Genus Symphysodon |journal=International Journal of Evolutionary Biology |volume=2011 |pages=360654 |doi=10.4061/2011/360654 |pmc=3147135 |pmid=21811676 |doi-access=free }}</ref> Their assigning of scientific names to species differed to some extent from that used by earlier authors: Heckel (''S. discus''; [[Rio Negro (Amazon)|Rio Negro]], upper [[Uatumã River|Uatumã]], [[Nhamundá River|Nhamundá]], [[Trombetas River|Trombetas]] and [[Abacaxis River|Abacaxis]]), green (''S. tarzoo''; West Amazon drainages upriver from the [[Purus Arch]], blue (''S.'' sp. 1; central Amazon from Purus Arch to the [[Meeting of Waters]]), brown (''S. aequifasciatus''; East Amazon downriver from Meeting of Waters), Xingu group (''S.'' sp. 2; [[Xingu River|Xingu]] and [[Tocantins River|Tocantins]]).<ref name=Amado2011/> The Xingu group currently [[Undescribed taxon|lacks a scientific name]], but it is possible that the correct name for the blue is ''S. haraldi''.<ref name=Amado2011/> This taxonomy with four described valid species, ''S. discus'', ''S. tarzoo'', ''S. haraldi'' and ''S. aequifasciatus'', has been adopted by the [[Catalog of Fishes]].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Eschmeyer |first1=W.N. |last2=Fricke |first2=R. |last3=van der Laan |first3=R. |date=3 January 2017 |title=Symphysodon |url=http://researcharchive.calacademy.org/research/ichthyology/catalog/fishcatmain.asp <!-- search for Symphysodon --> |access-date=26 January 2017 |website=Catalog of Fishes |publisher=California Academy of Sciences}}</ref> Some hybridisation occurs (or has occurred) between the brown discus and neighbouring forms, but overall they maintain their separate evolutionary trajectories.<ref name=Amado2011/> |
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In addition to the wild discus, several captive variants achieved by [[selective breeding]] exist. Based on [[Random amplification of polymorphic DNA|RAPD]] sequences, the captive variants popularly known as turquoise, pigeon, ghost, cobalt and solid red are derived from wild green, blue and brown discus (not Heckel discus).<ref name="Koh1999">{{Cite journal |last1=Koh |first1=T.L. |last2=Khoo |first2=G. |last3=Fan |first3=L.Q. |last4=Phang |first4=V.P.E. |year=1999 |title=Genetic diversity among wild forms and cultivated varieties of Discus (Symphysodon spp.) as revealed by Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) fingerprinting |journal=Aquaculture |volume=173 |issue=1 |pages=485–497 |doi=10.1016/S0044-8486(98)00478-5}}</ref> |
In addition to the wild discus, several captive variants achieved by [[selective breeding]] exist. Based on [[Random amplification of polymorphic DNA|RAPD]] sequences, the captive variants popularly known as turquoise, pigeon, ghost, cobalt and solid red are derived from wild green, blue and brown discus (not Heckel discus).<ref name="Koh1999">{{Cite journal |last1=Koh |first1=T.L. |last2=Khoo |first2=G. |last3=Fan |first3=L.Q. |last4=Phang |first4=V.P.E. |year=1999 |title=Genetic diversity among wild forms and cultivated varieties of Discus (Symphysodon spp.) as revealed by Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) fingerprinting |journal=Aquaculture |volume=173 |issue=1 |pages=485–497 |doi=10.1016/S0044-8486(98)00478-5}}</ref> |
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[[File:Discus fish with young.jpg|thumb|Discus with two of its young nearby]] |
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''Symphysodon'' spp. are highly social, typically occurring in groups that may number many dozens of individuals, which is unique among cichlids of the Americas.<ref name=Campton2008/> When breeding, the pair moves away from the group, possibly to reduce the risk of [[Cannibalism (zoology)|cannibalism]] of the young.<ref name=Campton2008/> As with most cichlids, brood care is highly developed with both the parents caring for the young.<ref name="freshwatercentral">{{Cite web |last=freshwatercentral |date=2019-11-26 |title=The Complete Discus Fish Care Guide |url=https://freshwatercentral.com/discus-fish |access-date=2019-11-26 |website=Freshwater Central |language=en-US}}</ref> Additionally, adult discus produce a [[secretion]] ("discus milk")<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Ball |first=J.N. |year=1969 |title=D. Prolactin and Epidermal Mucous Cells in Teleosts - The Endocrine System |url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/symphysodon |journal=Fish Physiology |via=[[Sciencedirect.com]]}}</ref> through their skin, on which the [[larva]]e live during their first 4 weeks.<ref name="Buckley">{{Cite journal |last1=Buckley |first1=J. |last2=Maunder |first2=R. J. |last3=Foey |first3=A. |last4=Pearce |first4=J. |last5=Val |first5=A. L. |last6=Sloman |first6=K. A. |year=2010 |title=Biparental mucus feeding: a unique example of parental care in an Amazonian cichlid |journal=J. Exp. Biol. |volume=213 |issue=22 |pages=3787–3795 |doi=10.1242/jeb.042929 |pmid=21037057 |doi-access=free|hdl=10026.1/12620 |hdl-access=free }}</ref> During the first two weeks, the parents stay near their young allowing them to feed easily. In the last 2 weeks, they swim away, resulting in the young being gradually "weaned off" and starting to fend for themselves.<ref name=Buckley/> Although rare in fish, more than 30 species of cichlids are known to feed their young with skin secretion to various extent,<ref name=Buckley/> including ''[[Pseudetroplus]]'' and ''[[Uaru]]'' species.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leibel |first=W. |year=2010 |title=Cichlids of the Americas - Mouthbrooders |url=http://www.fishchannel.com/freshwater-aquariums/fish-breeding/mouthbrooders.aspx |access-date=22 January 2017 |publisher=FishChanel}}</ref> Sexual maturity is reached in a year.<ref name=Campton2008/> |
''Symphysodon'' spp. are highly social, typically occurring in groups that may number many dozens of individuals, which is unique among cichlids of the Americas.<ref name=Campton2008/> When breeding, the pair moves away from the group, possibly to reduce the risk of [[Cannibalism (zoology)|cannibalism]] of the young.<ref name=Campton2008/> As with most cichlids, brood care is highly developed with both the parents caring for the young.<ref name="freshwatercentral">{{Cite web |last=freshwatercentral |date=2019-11-26 |title=The Complete Discus Fish Care Guide |url=https://freshwatercentral.com/discus-fish |access-date=2019-11-26 |website=Freshwater Central |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-06-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630095536/https://www.freshwatercentral.com/discus-fish |url-status=dead }}</ref> Additionally, adult discus produce a [[secretion]] ("discus milk")<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Ball |first=J.N. |year=1969 |title=D. Prolactin and Epidermal Mucous Cells in Teleosts - The Endocrine System |url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/symphysodon |journal=Fish Physiology |via=[[Sciencedirect.com]]}}</ref> through their skin, on which the [[larva]]e live during their first 4 weeks.<ref name="Buckley">{{Cite journal |last1=Buckley |first1=J. |last2=Maunder |first2=R. J. |last3=Foey |first3=A. |last4=Pearce |first4=J. |last5=Val |first5=A. L. |last6=Sloman |first6=K. A. |year=2010 |title=Biparental mucus feeding: a unique example of parental care in an Amazonian cichlid |journal=J. Exp. Biol. |volume=213 |issue=22 |pages=3787–3795 |doi=10.1242/jeb.042929 |pmid=21037057 |doi-access=free|hdl=10026.1/12620 |hdl-access=free }}</ref> During the first two weeks, the parents stay near their young allowing them to feed easily. In the last 2 weeks, they swim away, resulting in the young being gradually "weaned off" and starting to fend for themselves.<ref name=Buckley/> Although rare in fish, more than 30 species of cichlids are known to feed their young with skin secretion to various extent,<ref name=Buckley/> including ''[[Pseudetroplus]]'' and ''[[Uaru]]'' species.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leibel |first=W. |year=2010 |title=Cichlids of the Americas - Mouthbrooders |url=http://www.fishchannel.com/freshwater-aquariums/fish-breeding/mouthbrooders.aspx |access-date=22 January 2017 |publisher=FishChanel}}</ref> Sexual maturity is reached in a year.<ref name=Campton2008/> |
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Research <ref name="Sylvain">{{Cite journal |last1=Sylvain |first1=François-Étienne |last2=Derome |first2=Nicolas |year=2017 |title=Vertically and horizontally transmitted microbial symbionts shape the gut microbiota ontogenesis of a skin-mucus feeding discus fish progeny |journal=Scientific Reports |volume=7 |issue=1 |page=5263 |bibcode=2017NatSR...7.5263S |doi=10.1038/s41598-017-05662-w |pmc=5507859 |pmid=28701764}}</ref> has shown that, through this unique parental care behaviour (discus parents feeding their progeny with skin mucus), discus fish parents transmit key microorganisms to their fry. This parent-to-offspring transmission of important microorganisms might explain the high survival rate of discus fry raised with their parents, compared to the low survival rate of progeny raised artificially by fish breeders (e.g. on egg yolk, brine shrimp, or other replacement foods).<ref name=Sylvain/> |
Research <ref name="Sylvain">{{Cite journal |last1=Sylvain |first1=François-Étienne |last2=Derome |first2=Nicolas |year=2017 |title=Vertically and horizontally transmitted microbial symbionts shape the gut microbiota ontogenesis of a skin-mucus feeding discus fish progeny |journal=Scientific Reports |volume=7 |issue=1 |page=5263 |bibcode=2017NatSR...7.5263S |doi=10.1038/s41598-017-05662-w |pmc=5507859 |pmid=28701764}}</ref> has shown that, through this unique parental care behaviour (discus parents feeding their progeny with skin mucus), discus fish parents transmit key microorganisms to their fry. This parent-to-offspring transmission of important microorganisms might explain the high survival rate of discus fry raised with their parents, compared to the low survival rate of progeny raised artificially by fish breeders (e.g. on egg yolk, brine shrimp, or other replacement foods).<ref name=Sylvain/> |
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''Symphysodon'' species inhabit the margins of floodplain [[lake]]s and [[river]]s in the lowland [[Amazon basin]],<ref name=Campton2008/> where they are part of the highly diverse [[Neotropical fishes|Neotropical fish]] fauna. ''S. discus'' is restricted to [[Blackwater river|blackwater]] habitats, but periodically these may experience brief floods of [[Whitewater river (river type)|whitewater]].<ref name=Bleher2007/> ''S. tarzoo'' is found in both black<ref name=Bleher2007/> and whitewater,<ref name=ready2006/> and ''S. aequifasciatus'' also occurs in [[Clearwater river (river type)|clearwater]].<ref name=Bleher2007/> Because of their preference for [[lentic]] habitats such as floodplains and [[flooded forest]]s, whitewater inhabited by discus contains little suspended material (unlike main sections of whitewater rivers).<ref name=Amado2011/> |
''Symphysodon'' species inhabit the margins of floodplain [[lake]]s and [[river]]s in the lowland [[Amazon basin]],<ref name=Campton2008/> where they are part of the highly diverse [[Neotropical fishes|Neotropical fish]] fauna. ''S. discus'' is restricted to [[Blackwater river|blackwater]] habitats, but periodically these may experience brief floods of [[Whitewater river (river type)|whitewater]].<ref name=Bleher2007/> ''S. tarzoo'' is found in both black<ref name=Bleher2007/> and whitewater,<ref name=ready2006/> and ''S. aequifasciatus'' also occurs in [[Clearwater river (river type)|clearwater]].<ref name=Bleher2007/> Because of their preference for [[lentic]] habitats such as floodplains and [[flooded forest]]s, whitewater inhabited by discus contains little suspended material (unlike main sections of whitewater rivers).<ref name=Amado2011/> |
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The three species of ''Symphysodon'' have different geographic distributions. ''S. aequifasciatus'' occurs in the East Amazon downriver from the [[Purus |
The three species of ''Symphysodon'' have different geographic distributions. ''S. aequifasciatus'' occurs in the East Amazon downriver from the [[Purus Arch]] and ''S. tarzoo'' in the West Amazon upriver from the Purus Arch.<ref name=ready2006/> In contrast, the distribution of ''S. discus'' appears to be limited to the lower reaches of the [[Rio Negro (Amazon)|Rio Negro]], upper [[Uatumã River|Uatumã]], [[Nhamundá River|Nhamundá]], [[Trombetas River|Trombetas]] ,and [[Abacaxis River]]s.<ref name=ready2006/><ref name=Amado2011/> |
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The [[Nanay River]] in far western Amazonas is outside the native range; discus in this river were [[Introduced species|introduced]] from stock originating in the [[Tefé]] area by an aquarium exporter more than 30 years ago.<ref name=Bleher2007/> |
The [[Nanay River]] in far western Amazonas is outside the native range; discus in this river were [[Introduced species|introduced]] from stock originating in the [[Tefé]] area by an aquarium exporter more than 30 years ago.<ref name=Bleher2007/> |
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A significant number of discus now live in fish farms in [[Southeast Asia]]. These discus go to home aquaria around the world.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 July 2018 |title=Build Your Dream Discus Fish Aquarium - an Expert Guide |url=https://freshwatercentral.com/build-your-dream-discus-aquarium-an-expert-guide}}</ref> |
A significant number of discus now live in fish farms in [[Southeast Asia]]. These discus go to home aquaria around the world.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 July 2018 |title=Build Your Dream Discus Fish Aquarium - an Expert Guide |url=https://freshwatercentral.com/build-your-dream-discus-aquarium-an-expert-guide |access-date=13 May 2019 |archive-date=24 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524084321/https://www.freshwatercentral.com/build-your-dream-discus-aquarium-an-expert-guide |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==Home aquarium== |
==Home aquarium== |
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Discus are kept by [[fishkeeping|fishkeepers]] in the home [[aquarium]], where they are valued for their striking appearance.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aquaworld Aquarium - Article - Discus - King Of The Aquarium |url=http://www.aquaworldaquarium.com/Articles/TonyGriffitts/Discus_KingOfTheAquarium.htm |access-date=2019-11-26 |website=www.aquaworldaquarium.com}}</ref> They are considered difficult to keep, due to strict requirements for water quality and the need to be kept in groups.<ref name="freshwatercentral" /> Breeders have selected for individuals with more adaptability to tap water conditions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-06-13 |title=Discus: The whole truth and nothing but... |url=https://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/features/discus-the-whole-truth-and-nothing-but-/ |access-date=2020-04-29 |website=Practical Fishkeeping}}</ref> |
Discus are kept by [[fishkeeping|fishkeepers]] in the home [[aquarium]], where they are valued for their striking appearance.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aquaworld Aquarium - Article - Discus - King Of The Aquarium |url=http://www.aquaworldaquarium.com/Articles/TonyGriffitts/Discus_KingOfTheAquarium.htm |access-date=2019-11-26 |website=www.aquaworldaquarium.com |archive-date=2023-02-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230205200305/http://www.aquaworldaquarium.com/Articles/TonyGriffitts/Discus_KingOfTheAquarium.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> They are considered difficult to keep, due to strict requirements for water quality and the need to be kept in groups.<ref name="freshwatercentral" /> Breeders have selected for individuals with more adaptability to tap water conditions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-06-13 |title=Discus: The whole truth and nothing but... |url=https://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/features/discus-the-whole-truth-and-nothing-but-/ |access-date=2020-04-29 |website=Practical Fishkeeping}}</ref> |
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In home aquariums, discus live for an average of 10 years, but can live up to 15 years, and can grow up to 8 inches. Like many fish in the home aquarium, they will eat almost anything that fits within their mouth.<ref>{{Cite web |last=A-Z-Animals.com |title=Discus |url=https://a-z-animals.com/animals/discus/ |access-date=2019-11-26 |website=a-z-animals.com |language=en}}</ref> Due to their size, they often require a minimum |
In home aquariums, discus live for an average of 10 years, but can live up to 15 years, and can grow up to 8 inches. Like many fish in the home aquarium, they will eat almost anything that fits within their mouth.<ref>{{Cite web |last=A-Z-Animals.com |title=Discus |url=https://a-z-animals.com/animals/discus/ |access-date=2019-11-26 |website=a-z-animals.com |language=en}}</ref> Due to their size, they often require a minimum {{convert|55|usgal|l|abbr=on}} – {{convert|75|usgal|l|abbr=on}} aquarium.<ref name="freshwatercentral" /> |
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Each year the World Discus Competition takes place in [[Guangzhou]], China.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AQUARAMA 2019 {{!}} Aquaria, Terraria, Garden & Pond {{!}} World Discus Competition |url=http://www.aquarama.com.cn/en/competitions/discus/ |access-date=2019-11-26 |website=www.aquarama.com.cn}}</ref> The North American Discus Association focuses on both supporting hobbyists and helping to support wild discus.<ref>{{Cite web |title=North American Discus Association |url=http://www.discusnada.org/ |access-date=2019-11-26 |website=www.discusnada.org}}</ref> |
Each year the World Discus Competition takes place in [[Guangzhou]], China.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AQUARAMA 2019 {{!}} Aquaria, Terraria, Garden & Pond {{!}} World Discus Competition |url=http://www.aquarama.com.cn/en/competitions/discus/ |access-date=2019-11-26 |website=www.aquarama.com.cn}}</ref> The North American Discus Association focuses on both supporting hobbyists and helping to support wild discus.<ref>{{Cite web |title=North American Discus Association |url=http://www.discusnada.org/ |access-date=2019-11-26 |website=www.discusnada.org}}</ref> |
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Symphysodon aequifasciatus | |
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Tribe: | Heroini |
Genus: | Symphysodon Heckel, 1840 |
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Symphysodon discus Heckel, 1840 | |
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Symphysodon (colloquially known as discusordiscus fish) is a genusofcichlids native to the Amazon river basininBrazil. 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.[2][3][4][5] They are sometimes referred to as pompadour fish.[6][7] The discus fish has attracted a cult following of collectors and has created a multimillion dollar international industry complete with shows, competitions, and reputable online breeders[citation needed].
Following a review published in 2006,[8] three species are recognized by FishBase:[9]
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Symphysodon aequifasciatus Pellegrin, 1904 (blue discus or brown discus) | central Amazon Basin |
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Symphysodon discus Heckel, 1840 (red discus or Heckel discus) | Amazon Basin |
Symphysodon tarzoo E. Lyons, 1959 (green discus) | western Amazon Basin |
Discus are fish from the genus Symphysodon, which currently includes the species S. aequifasciatus, S. discus and S. tarzoo, based on a taxonomic review published in 2006.[8][10] A review published in 2007 largely came to the same result, but differed in nomenclature, as the species called S. tarzoo in the 2006 study was called S. aequifasciatus in the 2007 study, and S. aequifasciatus in 2006 was S. haraldi in 2007.[11][12] Further arguments have been made that S. tarzoo was not described in accordance with ICZN rules and thus should be considered invalid and replaced with S. haraldi,[13] currently considered a synonym of S. aequifasciatusbyFishBase.
Other species and subspecies have been proposed, but morphometric data (unlike in Pterophyllum, the freshwater angelfish) varies as much between individuals from one location as across the whole range of all discus fish species.[citation needed] S. tarzoo was described in 1959 and applies to the red-spotted western population. S. aequifasciatus and S. discus, meanwhile, seem to hybridise frequently in the wild or have diverged recently, as they lack mitochondrial DNA lineage sorting but differ in color pattern and have dissimilar chromosomal translocation patterns. S. discus occurs mainly in the Rio Negro. Whether S. haraldi is indeed distinct from S. aequifasciatus remains to be determined; if valid it is widespread but it might just be a color morph.[citation needed]
A molecular study in 2011 found five main groups, which generally matched previously recognized phenotypes. They recognized them as evolutionarily significant units and species.[14] Their assigning of scientific names to species differed to some extent from that used by earlier authors: Heckel (S. discus; Rio Negro, upper Uatumã, Nhamundá, Trombetas and Abacaxis), green (S. tarzoo; West Amazon drainages upriver from the Purus Arch, blue (S. sp. 1; central Amazon from Purus Arch to the Meeting of Waters), brown (S. aequifasciatus; East Amazon downriver from Meeting of Waters), Xingu group (S. sp. 2; Xingu and Tocantins).[14] The Xingu group currently lacks a scientific name, but it is possible that the correct name for the blue is S. haraldi.[14] This taxonomy with four described valid species, S. discus, S. tarzoo, S. haraldi and S. aequifasciatus, has been adopted by the Catalog of Fishes.[15] Some hybridisation occurs (or has occurred) between the brown discus and neighbouring forms, but overall they maintain their separate evolutionary trajectories.[14]
In addition to the wild discus, several captive variants achieved by selective breeding exist. Based on RAPD sequences, the captive variants popularly known as turquoise, pigeon, ghost, cobalt and solid red are derived from wild green, blue and brown discus (not Heckel discus).[16]
Like cichlids from the genus Pterophyllum (angelfish), all Symphysodon species have a laterally compressed body shape. In contrast to Pterophyllum, however, extended finnage is absent giving Symphysodon a more rounded shape. It is this body shape from which their common name, "discus", is derived.[17] The sides of the fish are frequently patterned in shades of green, red, brown, and blue. Some of the more brightly marked variants are the result of selective breeding by aquarists and do not exist in the wild.[16][18] Discus typically reach up to 12.3–15.2 cm (4.8–6.0 in) in length,[9][19] but captives have been claimed to reach 23 cm (9 in).[20] Adults generally weigh 150–250 g (5.3–8.8 oz).[18] No clear sexual dimorphism is seen for this fish, but males may reach a larger size than females.[18] In breeding form varieties, solid red discus (red melon, red cover) females are generally redder than males.[citation needed]
Symphysodon spp. are highly social, typically occurring in groups that may number many dozens of individuals, which is unique among cichlids of the Americas.[19] When breeding, the pair moves away from the group, possibly to reduce the risk of cannibalism of the young.[19] As with most cichlids, brood care is highly developed with both the parents caring for the young.[21] Additionally, adult discus produce a secretion ("discus milk")[22] through their skin, on which the larvae live during their first 4 weeks.[23] During the first two weeks, the parents stay near their young allowing them to feed easily. In the last 2 weeks, they swim away, resulting in the young being gradually "weaned off" and starting to fend for themselves.[23] Although rare in fish, more than 30 species of cichlids are known to feed their young with skin secretion to various extent,[23] including Pseudetroplus and Uaru species.[24] Sexual maturity is reached in a year.[19]
Research [25] has shown that, through this unique parental care behaviour (discus parents feeding their progeny with skin mucus), discus fish parents transmit key microorganisms to their fry. This parent-to-offspring transmission of important microorganisms might explain the high survival rate of discus fry raised with their parents, compared to the low survival rate of progeny raised artificially by fish breeders (e.g. on egg yolk, brine shrimp, or other replacement foods).[25]
Symphysodon spp. primarily feed on algae, other plant material, and detritus (periphyton), but also eat small invertebrates. Invertebrates can make up 38% of the stomach content in wild S. aequifasciatus during the high-water season, but this decreases during the low-water season, and year-round it is generally lower in the other species.[19] Unlike more predatory cichlids, Symphysodon spp. have relatively long intestines typical of a herbivoreoromnivore.[19]
Symphysodon species inhabit the margins of floodplain lakes and rivers in the lowland Amazon basin,[19] where they are part of the highly diverse Neotropical fish fauna. S. discus is restricted to blackwater habitats, but periodically these may experience brief floods of whitewater.[11] S. tarzoo is found in both black[11] and whitewater,[8] and S. aequifasciatus also occurs in clearwater.[11] Because of their preference for lentic habitats such as floodplains and flooded forests, whitewater inhabited by discus contains little suspended material (unlike main sections of whitewater rivers).[14]
The three species of Symphysodon have different geographic distributions. S. aequifasciatus occurs in the East Amazon downriver from the Purus Arch and S. tarzoo in the West Amazon upriver from the Purus Arch.[8] In contrast, the distribution of S. discus appears to be limited to the lower reaches of the Rio Negro, upper Uatumã, Nhamundá, Trombetas ,and Abacaxis Rivers.[8][14]
The Nanay River in far western Amazonas is outside the native range; discus in this river were introduced from stock originating in the Tefé area by an aquarium exporter more than 30 years ago.[11]
A significant number of discus now live in fish farms in Southeast Asia. These discus go to home aquaria around the world.[26]
Discus are kept by fishkeepers in the home aquarium, where they are valued for their striking appearance.[27] They are considered difficult to keep, due to strict requirements for water quality and the need to be kept in groups.[21] Breeders have selected for individuals with more adaptability to tap water conditions.[28]
In home aquariums, discus live for an average of 10 years, but can live up to 15 years, and can grow up to 8 inches. Like many fish in the home aquarium, they will eat almost anything that fits within their mouth.[29] Due to their size, they often require a minimum 55 US gal (210 L) – 75 US gal (280 L) aquarium.[21]
Each year the World Discus Competition takes place in Guangzhou, China.[30] The North American Discus Association focuses on both supporting hobbyists and helping to support wild discus.[31]
…Discus fish, pre-bagged for a quick sale, occupy a seller's shelves…Each tiny shop or stall usually specializes in a particular breed or category of fish or aquarium—some showcasing colorful but delicate discus and angelfish…
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