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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Amphilophus Hogaboomorum

Amphilophus hogaboomorum Carr & Giovannoli, 1950
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Amphilophus Hogaboomorum (Amphilophus hogaboomorum), first described by Carr & Giovannoli, 1950 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 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 Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Amphilophus hogaboomorum
Authority
Carr & Giovannoli, 1950
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Water Temp
25–30 °C

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Amphilophus Hogaboomorum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Amphilophus Hogaboomorum 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; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: 8.5 - ? ; dH range: 5 - ?. Tropical; 25°C - 30°C Central America: Pacific slope of Honduras, in the Choluteca River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02138 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
25–30°C

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Carr & Giovannoli, 1950

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