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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Longjaw pike cichlid

Lugubria percna Kullander, 1991
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Longjaw pike cichlid (Lugubria percna), first described by Kullander, 1991 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 22.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.

Scientific Name
Lugubria percna
Authority
Kullander, 1991
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
22 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Water Temp
28–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Lugubria
Lugubria
Species
Longjaw pike cichlid
Lugubria percna

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Longjaw pike cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Longjaw pike cichlid is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 15. Tropical; 28°C - 30°C South America: Amazon River basin, in the Xingu River at Cachoeira do Espelho and Altamira, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
22cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
28–30°C
pH Range
6.5–7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kullander, 1991

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