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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Mayaheros Cienagae

Mayaheros cienagae Hubbs, 1936
Max Length
11.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Mayaheros Cienagae (Mayaheros cienagae), first described by Hubbs, 1936 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 11.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Mayaheros cienagae
Authority
Hubbs, 1936
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
11.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mayaheros Cienagae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mayaheros Cienagae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory . Subtropical Central America: Atlantic slope, Progreso, Yucatán, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02951 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
11.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Hubbs, 1936

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