Black Devil
📖 Overview
Black Devil (Amphilophus sagittae), first described by Stauffer & McKaye, 2002 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 16.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 3 to 10 metres. 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 Vulnerable.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Black Devil is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black Devil 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 | Black Devil · Black Devil Cichlid |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | nuolisitruuna-ahven |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Mojarra |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Black Devil.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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