Rocio Ocotal
📖 Overview
Rocio Ocotal (Rocio ocotal) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 18 - 19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 8 - 9; Anal soft rays: 6 - 9. This species is characterized by the following: abdomen reddish (vs. whitish-grayish) in life; pelvic fins often fall short of anal-fin origin (vs. usually reaching caudad beyond first or second anal-fin spine); no lingual cusp in lower symphysial teeth (vs. usually present); isolated secondary pores (in addition to the pored scales on the extended caudal fin) present (vs. absent or sporadic); no spots on scales on side of body (vs. present); 4 or 5 dentary pores (vs. always 4) .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rocio Ocotal is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Rocio Ocotal is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Rocio Ocotal is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Central America: probably endemic of Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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