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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Amphilophus Lyonsi

Amphilophus lyonsi Gosse, 1966
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Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Inhabits rivers with moderate flow and sandy bottoms. Feeds basically upon seeds, aquatic insects and bottom detritus .

Scientific Name
Amphilophus lyonsi
Authority
Gosse, 1966
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Water Temp
26–29 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Amphilophus Lyonsi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Amphilophus Lyonsi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Amphilophus Lyonsi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Amphilophus Lyonsi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 26°C - 29°C Central America: Pacific slope of Costa Rica (Coto River) and Panama (Dupí River).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.4±0.21

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
26–29°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gosse, 1966

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