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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Chuco Microphthalmus

Chuco microphthalmus Günther, 1862
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Chuco Microphthalmus (Chuco microphthalmus), first described by Günther, 1862 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 25.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.

Scientific Name
Chuco microphthalmus
Authority
Günther, 1862
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
25 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Water Temp
26–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Chuco
Chuco
Species
Chuco Microphthalmus
Chuco microphthalmus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chuco Microphthalmus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chuco Microphthalmus 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: 8.0 - ? ; dH range: 10 - ?. Tropical; 26°C - 28°C Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Motagua River basin in Guatemala and Honduras.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02951 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
26–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1862

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