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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Cascajal toothcarp

Brachyrhaphis cascajalensis Meek & Hildebrand, 1913
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Cascajal toothcarp (Brachyrhaphis cascajalensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Poeciliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Brachyrhaphis cascajalensis
Authority
Meek & Hildebrand, 1913
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
24–28 °C

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cascajal toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cascajal toothcarp is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Viviparous 🤰 Viviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
Internal

Gestation lasts for 28 days. Female gives birth to 20-40 young.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; pelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C Central America: Costa Rica to Panama.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish 🐟 Pelagic
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.4±0.38

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–28°C

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Meek & Hildebrand, 1913

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Cascajal toothcarp.

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