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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Cichla Piquiti

Cichla piquiti Kullander & Ferreira, 2006
Max Length
48 cm
Max Weight
1.8 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Cichla Piquiti is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Cichla piquiti
Authority
Kullander & Ferreira, 2006
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
48 cm
Max Weight
1.8 kg
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Diagnosis: Differs from other species of Cichla in having 83-104 scales in E1 row and adult color pattern with five wide dark vertical bars below the dorsal fin (bars 1-3, 1a, 2a) .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cichla Piquiti is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cichla Piquiti is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cichla Piquiti is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01479 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
48cm
Max Weight
1,800g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kullander & Ferreira, 2006

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