Parachromis Loisellei
📖 Overview
Inhabits waters of all current velocities, but abounds mostly in swampy waters choked with vegetation. Prefers waters of reduced size with soft substrata, between 1 and 70 m elevation. Feeds on a variety of terrestrial and aquatic insects and occasionally small fish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Parachromis Loisellei is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parachromis Loisellei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 37°C Central America: Atlantic slope from the Ulua River (Honduras) to the Cricamola River (Panama); Pacific slope, in the Tamarindo River (Nicaragua).
🌿 Ecology
a variety of terrestrial and aquatic insects and occasionally small fish (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Parachromis Loisellei.
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