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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Amphilophus Globosus

Amphilophus globosus Geiger, McCrary & Stauffer, 2010
Max Length
16.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Amphilophus Globosus (Amphilophus globosus), first described by Geiger, McCrary & Stauffer, 2010 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 16.50 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.

Scientific Name
Amphilophus globosus
Authority
Geiger, McCrary & Stauffer, 2010
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
16.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Amphilophus Globosus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Amphilophus Globosus 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. Tropical Central America: endemic to Lake Apoyo, Nicaragua.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02138 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
16.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Geiger, McCrary & Stauffer, 2010

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