Yellow cichlid (Thorichthys helleri) fish species and information / pictures of Yellow cichlid - Thorichthys helleri

Yellow cichlid (Thorichthys helleri) fish species information

Scientific Name
Thorichthys helleri

Common Name
Yellow cichlid

Biology
Inhabits lower and middle river valleys.

Classification

Classified By
Steindachner, 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 Coatzacoalcos River to the Usumacinta River drainage, Mexico.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
23 °C
Water Temperature To
26 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; 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
14.5 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 (21 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