Archocentrus multispinosus (Günther, 1867)

Rainbow cichlid

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Cichlidae \| Cichlasomatinae
Synonyms	Heros multispinosus, Herotilapia multispinosa, ... more
Common names	Cholesca, Sateenkaariahven, 多棘壮非鲫, ... more

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Main reference

Conkel, D. 1993. (Ref. 7335)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Kullander, Sven O. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 17.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1672)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 20

Climate / Range

Tropical; 21°C - 36°C (Ref. 36880)

Central America: Atlantic slope, from the Patuca River (Honduras) to the Matina River (Costa Rica); Pacific slope, from the Guasaule River (Nicaragua) to the Tempisque and Bebedero rivers (Costa Rica)(Ref.36377). Discovered in 1991 in the hot spring at Heviz (Balaton, Hungary) where it is established (Ref. 59043).
Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions

Inhabits lakes and swampy areas with muddy bottoms. Feeds on considerable ooze, detritus and filaments of algae (Ref. 36880). Forms pairs; both sexes territorial. Tolerant of high temperatures and able to survive in small water bodies during dry periods. (Ref. 59043).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: ; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm<1; Fec=600-1,000)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (16 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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