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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Mexican freshwater toadfish

Batrachoides goldmani Evermann & Goldsborough, 1902
Max Length
21.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Mexican freshwater toadfish (Batrachoides goldmani) is a ray-finned fish of the family Batrachoididae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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
Batrachoides goldmani
Authority
Evermann & Goldsborough, 1902
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
21.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mexican freshwater toadfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mexican freshwater toadfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mexican freshwater toadfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mexican freshwater toadfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical Central America: Río Usumacinta basin in the states of Chiapas and Tabasco, Mexico; El Petén and Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00468 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
21.6cm

🌡️ 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
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Evermann & Goldsborough, 1902

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