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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Apistogramma Megastoma

Apistogramma megastoma Römer, Römer, Estivals, Vela Díaz, Duponchelle, Dávila, Hahn & Renno, 2017
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Max Length
7.6 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
—

📖 Overview

Apistogramma Megastoma (Apistogramma megastoma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Apistogramma megastoma
Authority
Römer, Römer, Estivals, Vela Díaz, Duponchelle, Dávila, Hahn & Renno, 2017
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
7.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Apistogramma Megastoma is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Apistogramma Megastoma is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Apistogramma Megastoma is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Apistogramma Megastoma is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
7.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Römer, Römer, Estivals, Vela Díaz, Duponchelle, Dávila, Hahn & Renno, 2017

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