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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Aztec chub

Aztecula sallaei Günther, 1868
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Aztec chub (Aztecula sallaei), first described by Günther, 1868 is a fish. 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.

Scientific Name
Aztecula sallaei
Authority
Günther, 1868
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Aztecula
Aztecula
Species
Aztec chub
Aztecula sallaei

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Aztec chub is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Aztec 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. Tropical; 21°N - 19°N Central America: endemic to Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1868

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