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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bluemouth cichlid

Wajpamheros nourissati Allgayer, 1989
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Bluemouth cichlid (Wajpamheros nourissati) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Wajpamheros nourissati
Authority
Allgayer, 1989
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Water Temp
26–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Wajpamheros
Wajpamheros
Species
Bluemouth cichlid
Wajpamheros nourissati

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bluemouth cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bluemouth cichlid is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bluemouth cichlid is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bluemouth cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: ? - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 35. Tropical; 26°C - 30°C Central America: Usumacinta river basin in México and Guatemala.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
22cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
26–30°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
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Allgayer, 1989

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