Gymnogeophagus Constellatus
📖 Overview
Gymnogeophagus Constellatus (Gymnogeophagus constellatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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): 13 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 29. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: presence of a very large midlateral spot, where each scale forming the spot usually bears one large white dot; in adult males, midlateral spot is almost reaching the dorsal-fin base being about 4-5 scales wide and 4 scales tall (vs. with two or three scale rows distance from the dorsal fin base in other species); the midlateral spot of females and juveniles is also large, but usually not extending above the upper lateral line; upper lateral line with 18-21 scales, usually 18-20 (vs.13-19 in all other species) .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gymnogeophagus Constellatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Gymnogeophagus Constellatus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Gymnogeophagus Constellatus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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