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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Apistogrammoides Pucallpaensis

Apistogrammoides pucallpaensis Meinken, 1965
Max Length
2.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Apistogrammoides Pucallpaensis (Apistogrammoides pucallpaensis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Apistogrammoides pucallpaensis
Authority
Meinken, 1965
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Apistogrammoides
Apistogrammoides
Species
Apistogrammoides Pucallpaensis
Apistogrammoides pucallpaensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Apistogrammoides Pucallpaensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Apistogrammoides Pucallpaensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

About 80 eggs are attached to the ceiling of caves, female tends the clutch .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - ? ; dH range: ? - 5. Tropical; 23°C - 30°C South America: Amazon River basin, from Pucallpa on the Ucayali River in Peru to Santa Sofía Island in the Amazon River in Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
2.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–30°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Meinken, 1965

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