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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Amphilophus Viridis

Amphilophus viridis Rechnagel, Kusche, Elmer & Meyer, 2013
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Max Length
19.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Amphilophus Viridis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Amphilophus viridis
Authority
Rechnagel, Kusche, Elmer & Meyer, 2013
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
19.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 6 - 7; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. : short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Amphilophus Viridis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Amphilophus Viridis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Amphilophus Viridis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Central America: restricted to Lake Xiloá, Nicaragua.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5
Food Items

plants and algae (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02692 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
19.2cm
Dorsal Spines
17
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Spines
7
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Rechnagel, Kusche, Elmer & Meyer, 2013

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