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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Usumacinta cichlid

Kihnichthys ufermanni Allgayer, 2002
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Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Usumacinta cichlid is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Kihnichthys ufermanni
Authority
Allgayer, 2002
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
25 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Kihnichthys
Kihnichthys
Species
Usumacinta cichlid
Kihnichthys ufermanni

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Usumacinta cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Usumacinta cichlid is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Usumacinta cichlid is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Usumacinta cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory . Tropical Central America: Atlantic slope in the Usumacinta River basin in Guatemala and Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02951 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allgayer, 2002

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