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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Heros Spurius

Heros spurius Heckel, 1840
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Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
—

📖 Overview

Heros Spurius (Heros spurius) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Heros spurius
Authority
Heckel, 1840
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Heros Spurius is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Heros Spurius is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Heros Spurius is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Heros Spurius is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin, in the Guaporé River drainage.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0389 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ 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
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Heckel, 1840

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