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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Southern checkmark cichlid

Chuco godmanni Günther, 1862
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Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Inhabits rivers, preferring fast flowing, cooler waters of the mountain runoffs. Adults occur solitarily or in pairs . Omnivorous, specialized in fresh vegetation .

Scientific Name
Chuco godmanni
Authority
Günther, 1862
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
30 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Water Temp
26–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Chuco
Chuco
Species
Southern checkmark cichlid
Chuco godmanni

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Southern checkmark cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Southern checkmark cichlid is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.5 - ? ; dH range: 10 - 20. Tropical; 26°C - 30°C Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Polochic River basin, Guatemala.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
26–30°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1862

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