Green terror
📖 Overview
In small and larger coastal streams . Females care for the eggs and larvae while males defend the territory .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Green terror is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Green terror is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Deposit up to 600 eggs on hard substrate: the female cares for the eggs and larvae and the male defends the territory .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 8.0; dH range: ? - 25. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C ; 1°S - 2°S South America: Pacific slope from the Esmeraldas River in Ecuador to the Tumbes River in Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acara aequinoctialis | Regan | 1905 | Synonym |
| Aequidens azurifer | Fowler | 1911 | Synonym |
| Aequidens rivulatus | Günther | 1860 | Synonym |
| Chromis rivulata | Günther | 1860 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Green terror.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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