Diquis Cichlid
📖 Overview
Inhabits creeks and rivers, in backwaters or even waters of moderate current velocity between 16 and 700 m elevation. Lives over rocky, sand or gravel bottoms. Eats insects, seed and fruit .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Diquis Cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Diquis Cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 23°C - 33°C Central America: Pacific slope of southeastern Costa Rica.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Diquis Cichlid |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | resorikirjoahven |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amphilophus diquis | Bussing | 1974 | Synonym |
| Astatheros diquis | Bussing | 1974 | Synonym |
| Cichlasoma diquis | Bussing | 1974 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Diquis Cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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