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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Aequidens Epae

Aequidens epae Kullander, 1995
Max Length
11.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Aequidens Epae (Aequidens epae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Aequidens epae
Authority
Kullander, 1995
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Water Temp
24–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Aequidens Epae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Aequidens Epae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 24°C - 30°C South America: Rio Amazonas basin, in the lower Rio Tapajós drainage near Jacareacanga and São Luis, Pará, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
11.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–30°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Kullander, 1995

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