Bay snook (Petenia splendida)

Scientific name: Petenia splendida G?nther, 1862

Bay snook (Petenia splendida)

The Bay snook (Petenia splendida) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 26–30°C (79–86°F). Native range: Central America, Atlantic slope of Grijalva River to Usumacinta River (Mexico), Usumacinta River (Guatemala), and Belize.

Bay snook care at a glance

Temperature
26–30°C (79–86°F)

Biology

Inhabits lakes and lower river valleys. Prefers lower and middle reaches of rivers in the slower moving waters with soft substrate of sand and mud. Feeds on fish.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Petenia splendida
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
50.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5; dH range: 15 - ? demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Atlantic slope of Grijalva River to Usumacinta River (Mexico), Usumacinta River (Guatemala), and Belize.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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