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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Crenicichla Cametana

Crenicichla cametana Steindachner, 1911
Max Length
18.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Crenicichla Cametana (Crenicichla cametana), first described by Steindachner, 1911 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 18.30 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 Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Crenicichla cametana
Authority
Steindachner, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Water Temp
24–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Crenicichla Cametana is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Crenicichla Cametana is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 27°C South America: Amazon River basin, in the Tocantins River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
18.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–27°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1911

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