Amarillo Cichlid
📖 Overview
Amarillo Cichlid (Amphilophus amarillo) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 3 and 10 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Amarillo Cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Amarillo Cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 3 - 10 m . Tropical Central America: Atlantic slope of Nicaragua, endemic to Lake Xiloá.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Amarillo Cichlid |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | keltasitruuna-ahven |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Mojarra |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Amarillo Cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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