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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Apistogramma Megaptera

Apistogramma megaptera Mesa S. & Lasso, 2011
Max Length
5.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Apistogramma Megaptera (Apistogramma megaptera) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Apistogramma megaptera
Authority
Mesa S. & Lasso, 2011
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
5.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Apistogramma Megaptera is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Apistogramma Megaptera is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical; 4°N - 3°N, 67°W - 68°W South America: Ríos Inírida and Mavaca and east of río Atabapo up to the north and the mouth of río Orinoco in Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
5.9cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mesa S. & Lasso, 2011

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