Organism
Pike Cichlid
TL;DR
Pike cichlids are the high-predation pressure species in Trinidad guppy streams.
Pike cichlids are the high-predation pressure species in Trinidad guppy streams. They prey on adult guppies, creating selection pressure for early maturation, early reproduction, and high reproductive output - the 'high-mortality environment' that drives Pacific Salmon-like allocation strategies in guppy populations.
Notable Traits of Pike Cichlid
- Predator of adult guppies
- Creates high-mortality selection pressure