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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Rheoheros Coeruleus

Rheoheros coeruleus Stawikowski & Werner, 1987
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

A current-loving fish which prefers the montane habitat. Feeds upon aufwuchs and the encrusted invertebrates (mostly small crustaceans).

Scientific Name
Rheoheros coeruleus
Authority
Stawikowski & Werner, 1987
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
12 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Water Temp
23–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rheoheros Coeruleus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rheoheros Coeruleus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 20. Tropical; 23°C - 25°C Central America: Atlantic slope, upper Tulija River in the Usumacinta River drainage, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.34

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–25°C
pH Range
7–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Stawikowski & Werner, 1987

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