Black midas cichlid
📖 Overview
Black midas cichlid (Amphilophus astorquii), first described by Stauffer, McCrary & Black, 2008 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 15.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 6 - 7; Anal soft rays: 8. Breeding adults with completely black caudal peduncle and head. Distance from snout to dorsal-fin origin 41.1-47.9% SL .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black midas cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Central America: Lake Apoyo in Nicaragua.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Black midas cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
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