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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

aquarium

Mesoheros ornatus Regan, 1905
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Max Length
26 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Mesoheros ornatus
Authority
Regan, 1905
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
26 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Water Temp
24–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - ?. Tropical; 24°C - 27°C South America: Patia River basin in Colombia, Durango and St.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
26cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–27°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1905

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