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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Mikrogeophagus Altispinosus

Mikrogeophagus altispinosus Haseman, 1911
Max Length
5.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
Authority
Haseman, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mikrogeophagus Altispinosus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mikrogeophagus Altispinosus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mikrogeophagus Altispinosus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Eggs are deposited on stones and covered with sand, female cares for eggs. Larvae are carried into troughs and defended by both parents.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: 10 - ?. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Amazon River basin, in the Guaporé River drainage in Brazil and Bolivia, and in the Mamoré River drainage in Bolivia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
5.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Haseman, 1911

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