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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Crenicichla Missioneira

Crenicichla missioneira Lucena & Kullander, 1992
Max Length
28.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Crenicichla Missioneira (Crenicichla missioneira), first described by Lucena & Kullander, 1992 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 28.30 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 missioneira
Authority
Lucena & Kullander, 1992
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
28.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Crenicichla Missioneira is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Crenicichla Missioneira 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 South America: Uruguay River drainage, in tributaries of the upper and middle Uruguay River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
28.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Lucena & Kullander, 1992

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