San Domingo cichlid (Thorichthys callolepis) fish species and information / pictures of San Domingo cichlid - Thorichthys callolepis

San Domingo cichlid (Thorichthys callolepis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Thorichthys callolepis

Common Name
San Domingo cichlid

Biology
Inhabits rocky substrate of faster flowing waters of the upper sections of rivers or headwaters.

Classification

Classified By
Regan, 1904
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Distribution

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

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
24 °C
Water Temperature To
26 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 7.9 - ? benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.19 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
14.0 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 (20 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