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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Greenstreaked eartheater

Biotodoma cupido Heckel, 1840
Max Length
11.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Greenstreaked eartheater (Biotodoma cupido) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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
Biotodoma cupido
Authority
Heckel, 1840
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Water Temp
23–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Biotodoma
Biotodoma
Species
Greenstreaked eartheater
Biotodoma cupido

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Greenstreaked eartheater is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Greenstreaked eartheater is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Greenstreaked eartheater is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Greenstreaked eartheater is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19. Tropical; 23°C - 25°C South America: Amazon River basin, in Peru, Bolivia and Brazil; Essequibo River in Guyana.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0195 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
11.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–25°C
pH Range
6–8
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
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Heckel, 1840

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Geophagus cupido Heckel 1840 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 30 records indexed .

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