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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Apistogramma Paulmuelleri

Apistogramma paulmuelleri Römer, Beninde, Duponchelle, Dávila, Díaz & Renno, 2013
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Max Length
4.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Occurs exclusively in a small forest brook. Collected together with Laetacara flavilabris, Crenuchusspilurus, Aequidens sp., three Cichlasoma sp., several medium to adult size specimens of two still undetermined species of Rivulus, and adult specimens of a species of Hyphessobrycon. A few females were observed carrying small fry .

Scientific Name
Apistogramma paulmuelleri
Authority
Römer, Beninde, Duponchelle, Dávila, Díaz & Renno, 2013
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Apistogramma Paulmuelleri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Apistogramma Paulmuelleri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Apistogramma Paulmuelleri is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Apistogramma Paulmuelleri is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Amazon river basin in Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
4.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Römer, Beninde, Duponchelle, Dávila, Díaz & Renno, 2013

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