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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Crenicichla Niederleinii

Crenicichla niederleinii Holmberg, 1891
Max Length
23.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Crenicichla Niederleinii (Crenicichla niederleinii), first described by Holmberg, 1891 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 23.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical 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 niederleinii
Authority
Holmberg, 1891
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
23.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Crenicichla Niederleinii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Crenicichla Niederleinii 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. Subtropical South America: Paraná River basin, in tributaries of the upper Paraná River in Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
23.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

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
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Holmberg, 1891

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