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Guapote (Parachromis dovii) fish species information

Scientific Name
Parachromis dovii

Common Name
Guapote

Biology
Inhabits lakes but also thrives in various lower and middle river valleys. This species is an avid cavern digger. Piscivorous, though also eats crustaceans and insects in smaller numbers (Ref. 36880). Made into fillets or eaten baked.

Classification

Classified By
G?nther, 1864
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Distribution

Region
Central America
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope, from the Aguan River (Honduras) to the Mo?n River (Costa Rica); Pacific slope from the Yeguare River (Honduras) to the Bebedero River (Costa Rica).
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
21 °C
Water Temperature To
37 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: ? - 20 demersal; potamodromous (Ref. 51243)
Trophic Level
3.81 s.e. 0.61 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
72.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5312 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (29 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tm=1.25; Fec = 1,000-1,500)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated