Cryptoheros Chetumalensis
📖 Overview
Cryptoheros Chetumalensis (Cryptoheros chetumalensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 8 - 10; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9. This species differs from C. spilurus and C. cutteri in having the secondary pored scales on caudal fin not forming rows (vs. forming rows); the rostral end of maxilla is convex (vs. notched or concave); first neural spine slanting rostrad instead of caudad; with 3 (vs. 2) dorsal elements between first two epineural spines; a spinous anterodorsal process on first dorsal pterygiophore present (vs. absent) .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cryptoheros Chetumalensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Cryptoheros Chetumalensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Cryptoheros Chetumalensis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical North America: Belize and Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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