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Green terror (Aequidens rivulatus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Aequidens rivulatus

Common Name
Green terror

Biology
In small and larger coastal streams (Ref. 6329). Females care for the eggs and larvae while males defend the territory (Ref. 40602).

Classification

Classified By
G?nther, 1860
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Distribution

Region
South America
Distribution
South America: Pacific slope from the Esmeraldas River in Ecuador to the Tumbes River in Peru.
Range
1°S - 2°S

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
20 °C
Water Temperature To
24 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 6.5 - 8.0; dH range: ? - 25 benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.24 s.e. 0.44 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
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
20.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquaculture: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (23 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=600)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated