Genus Anodus
Anodus elongatus - Michael Goulding
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Species
- Anodus elongatus
- Anodus sp.
Common names
- Bolivia: (Common names not yet available)
- Brazil: Orana, Piaba-branca, Charuto, Cubiu-orana
- Colombia: Tijero, Sardina
- Ecuador: Sardina
- Peru: Julilla
Summary
The group of commercial fishes known generically as yulilla comprises several species, among which Anodus elongatus, Hemiodus unimaculatus, Hemiodus immaculatus, Hemiodus argenteus and Hemiodus microlepis are the most important.
Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Teleostei
- Order: Characiformes
- Family: Hemiodontidae
- Genus: Anodus
- Taxon category: Genus
Distribution
Potential yulilla production is estimated at 1,700 tonnes. Three fishing regions account for 96% of production: the Central Amazon region (44%), the Peruvian Amazon (34%) and Tocantins (19%).
Threat status
(Insufficient data)
Reproduction
At the beginning of the rising-water season, they form large schools during spawning and migrate in a dispersed manner.
Feeding
Yulillas feed mainly on algae. Phytoplanktivorous and algivorous.
Habitat
They are found in whitewater, clearwater and blackwater rivers.
Uses, management and conservation
Yulilla is a fishery resource oriented mainly toward regional markets within the Amazon. Its marketing is classified as third-class market status.
References
(Not available)