The routine metabolism of the guapote, <i>Cichlasoma managuense</i> (Günther 1869), related to body weight and temperature

Abstract

The routine metabolism of the guapote tigre, Cichlasoma managuense , was measured for a weight range between 6 mg and 800 g and at three different temperatures: 22, 27 and 32° C. Equations describing the routine metabolism of the guapote in relation to fish weight and temperature were calculated. The results are compared with those of other stenothermal tropical species.