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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Rocio Spinosissima

Rocio spinosissima Vaillant & Pellegrin, 1902
Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rocio Spinosissima (Rocio spinosissima) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rocio spinosissima
Authority
Vaillant & Pellegrin, 1902
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
11 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Water Temp
26–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Rocio
Rocio
Species
Rocio Spinosissima
Rocio spinosissima

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rocio Spinosissima is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rocio Spinosissima 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: 7.5 - ?. Tropical; 26°C - 28°C Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Lake Izabal basin, Guatemala.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02138 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
11cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
26–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vaillant & Pellegrin, 1902

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Archocentrus spinosissimus Vaillant & Pellegrin 1902 Synonym
Cichlasoma spinosissimus Vaillant & Pellegrin 1902 Synonym
Heros spinosissimus Vaillant & Pellegrin 1902 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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