Blackgullet cichlid (Thorichthys pasionis) fish species and information / pictures of Blackgullet cichlid - Thorichthys pasionis

Blackgullet cichlid (Thorichthys pasionis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Thorichthys pasionis

Common Name
Blackgullet cichlid

Biology
Inhabits both rivers and lakes with softer substrate.

Classification

Classified By
Rivas, 1962
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Distribution

Region
Central America
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope, in the Usumacinta River drainage in Mexico and Guatemala.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
26 °C
Water Temperature To
30 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 8.0 - 9.0; dH range: 5 - ? benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.2 s.e. 0.48 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
17.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5039 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (24 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated