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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Sarabia cichlid

Paraneetroplus bulleri Regan, 1905
Max Length
25.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Sarabia cichlid (Paraneetroplus bulleri), first described by Regan, 1905 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 25.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Paraneetroplus bulleri
Authority
Regan, 1905
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
25.5 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Water Temp
23–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Paraneetroplus
Paraneetroplus
Species
Sarabia cichlid
Paraneetroplus bulleri

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sarabia cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sarabia cichlid is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.5 - ? ; dH range: 5 - 15. Tropical; 23°C - 25°C Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Coatzacoalcos River drainage, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2
Food Items

algae and aufwuchs

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
25.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–25°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1905

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