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Joturo (Nandopsis ramsdeni) fish species information

Scientific Name
Nandopsis ramsdeni

Common Name
Joturo

Biology
Found in rivers.

Classification

Classified By
Fowler, 1938
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Distribution

Region
Central America
Distribution
Central America: eastern Cuba.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
24 °C
Water Temperature To
30 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: ? - 8.5; dH range: 9 - ? benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.59 s.e. 0.54 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
24.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.6250 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (31 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