Chogorro
📖 Overview
Inhabits stagnant waters as well as shallow waters of smaller rivers with organic material and low velocity. Abundant in creeks with much organic matter but also resides in the shallow waters of rivers . Feeds on aquatic insects. Forms small groups on the river bottoms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Chogorro is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chogorro is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Chogorro is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
An open bottom spawner which produces hundreds of eggs. Both parents care for their eggs until the fry are a week into free-swimming .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 8.0; dH range: 1.5 - 8. Tropical; 22°C - 29°C Central America: Atlantic slope of Panama and Pacific slope of Costa Rica (Coto River).
🌿 Ecology
aquatic insects
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Chogorro · Mojarra · Vieja |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 27 records indexed .
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