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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Apistogramma Payaminonis

Apistogramma payaminonis Kullander, 1986
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Inhabits backwaters and shore with undisturbed rainforest . Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent .

Scientific Name
Apistogramma payaminonis
Authority
Kullander, 1986
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Apistogramma Payaminonis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Apistogramma Payaminonis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Apistogramma Payaminonis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Eggs are attached to the ceiling of caves, female cares for eggs and larvae .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin, in the Payamino River basin in Napo River drainage, Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kullander, 1986

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