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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Spottail chub

Algansea tincella Valenciennes, 1844
Max Length
15.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Spottail chub (Algansea tincella) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.3 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Algansea tincella
Authority
Valenciennes, 1844
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Algansea
Algansea
Species
Spottail chub
Algansea tincella

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Spottail chub is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spottail chub is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical Central America: Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
15.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1844

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