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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Bujurquina Ortegai

Bujurquina ortegai Kullander, 1986
Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Bujurquina Ortegai (Bujurquina ortegai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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
Bujurquina ortegai
Authority
Kullander, 1986
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
11 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bujurquina Ortegai is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bujurquina Ortegai is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bujurquina Ortegai is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bujurquina Ortegai is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin, in the Mayo River basin (Huallaga River drainage).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.5±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02138 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
11cm

🌡️ 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
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kullander, 1986

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