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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

White cichlid

Maskaheros argenteus Allgayer, 1991
Max Length
27 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

White cichlid (Maskaheros argenteus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Maskaheros argenteus
Authority
Allgayer, 1991
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
27 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Water Temp
26–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for White cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for White cichlid is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for White cichlid is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for White cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 26°C - 30°C Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Usumacinta River basin, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02951 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
27cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
26–30°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allgayer, 1991

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