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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Lemon dwarf cichlid

Apistogramma rositae Römer, Römer & Hahn, 2006
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

Lemon dwarf cichlid (Apistogramma rositae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Apistogramma rositae
Authority
Römer, Römer & Hahn, 2006
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

Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 7; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lemon dwarf cichlid is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Lemon dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Lemon dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: northwestern Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
4cm
Dorsal Spines
16
Dorsal Rays
6
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ 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
Römer, Römer & Hahn, 2006

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