Cuban Glassfish
📖 Overview
Cuban Glassfish (Alepidomus evermanni), first described by Eigenmann, 1903 is a tiny fish in the family Atherinidae (order Atheriniformes). Adults typically reach 3.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Cuban Glassfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cuban Glassfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Central America: western Cuba.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Cuban Glassfish · Cuban Silverside |
| 🌍CES | gavún Evermannův |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Алепидома Эверманна |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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