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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Mesoheros Atromaculatus

Mesoheros atromaculatus Regan, 1912
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Mesoheros Atromaculatus (Mesoheros atromaculatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 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
Mesoheros atromaculatus
Authority
Regan, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
25 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Water Temp
23–29 °C

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mesoheros Atromaculatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mesoheros Atromaculatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mesoheros Atromaculatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Up to 3000 eggs are deposited on open substratum, such as a flat stone. Mainly the female guards eggs and young.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: 0 - 3. Tropical; 23°C - 29°C South America: Atrato, San Juan, and Baudó River basins in Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–29°C
pH Range
5.5–7.5

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1912

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