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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Joturo

Nandopsis ramsdeni Fowler, 1938
Max Length
24 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Joturo (Nandopsis ramsdeni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 24 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Nandopsis ramsdeni
Authority
Fowler, 1938
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
24 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Water Temp
24–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Joturo is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Joturo is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Joturo is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Joturo is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: ? - 8.5; dH range: 9 - ?. Tropical; 24°C - 30°C Central America: eastern Cuba.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02692 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
24cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–30°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1938

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Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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