Caquetaia myersi facts for kids
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The Caquetaia myersi is a fascinating type of fish. It is a large, meat-eating fish that belongs to the cichlid family. This fish lives only in certain parts of the Amazon River basin. You can find it in the Putumayo River and Napo River in Ecuador and Colombia.
About the Caquetaia Myersi Fish
This fish is known as a predator. It has a special mouth that can push outwards. This helps it to catch its food.
When Caquetaia myersi are young, they eat many different things. They are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and small animals. But as they grow into large adults, their diet changes. Adult Caquetaia myersi become carnivores. This means they only eat other animals.
Where This Fish Lives
The Caquetaia myersi is an endemic species. This means it is found naturally in only one specific area. For this fish, that area is the Amazon River basin.
Specifically, you can find it in the Putumayo River and Napo River. These rivers flow through the countries of Ecuador and Colombia.
How the Fish Got Its Name
The scientific name of this fish, myersi, honors a famous American scientist. His name was George S. Myers (1905-1985). He was an ichthyologist, which is a scientist who studies fish.
George S. Myers worked at Stanford University. He was the first person to notice that this fish was a unique species. Even though he didn't officially describe it, the fish was named after him to recognize his discovery.
See also
In Spanish: Caquetaia myersi para niños
