Yellow belly cichlid (Cichlasoma salvini) fish species and information / pictures of Yellow belly cichlid - Cichlasoma salvini

Yellow belly cichlid (Cichlasoma salvini) fish species information

Scientific Name
Cichlasoma salvini

Common Name
Yellow belly cichlid

Biology
Prefers moderate to fast flowing waters of the lower and middle river valleys. Feeds on macro-invertebrates and small fishes.

Classification

Classified By
G?nther, 1862
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Distribution

Region
Central America
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope, from southern Mexico to Guatemala and Belize.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
22 °C
Water Temperature To
32 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 20 benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.68 s.e. 0.52 Based on food items.
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
22.0 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; aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (30 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=500-600)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated