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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

San Domingo cichlid

Thorichthys callolepis Regan, 1904
Max Length
14 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Adults inhabit rocky substrate of faster flowing waters of the upper sections of rivers or headwaters. Migratory behaviour is undetermined .

Scientific Name
Thorichthys callolepis
Authority
Regan, 1904
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
14 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Water Temp
24–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Thorichthys
Thorichthys
Species
San Domingo cichlid
Thorichthys callolepis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for San Domingo cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for San Domingo cichlid is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for San Domingo cichlid is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for San Domingo cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.9 - ?. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Coatzacoalcos River drainage, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02138 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
14cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–26°C
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
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1904

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Cichlasoma callolepis Regan 1904 Synonym
Heros callolepis Regan 1904 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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