Parismina toothcarp
📖 Overview
Lives in current of low to moderate velocity between 5-50 m of elevation; at temperatures of 23-34°C. Found near the surface along large river banks, but not common in streams. Feeds on terrestrial insects and in small quantity on aquatic insects. Reproduces throughout the year .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body and head grayish with fine black line along midside and a black blotch on the anal fin. Tail with a black oval blotch on its base (lacking in some individuals found in Río San Juan). Snout sharp and pointed. Anal fin shorter than head length. B. cascajalensis differs from this species in the absence of the black blotch on the base of the tail (mitochondrial DNA implies that the two are valid) .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parismina toothcarp is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Parismina toothcarp is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Parismina toothcarp is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 8.2; dH range: 4 - 10; non-migratory. Tropical; 23°C - 34°C Central America: Costa Rica.
🌿 Ecology
terrestrial insects and in small quantity on aquatic insects
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambusia parismina | Meek | 1912 | Synonym |
| Hiatirhaphis parismina | Meek | 1912 | Synonym |
| Priapichthys parismina | Meek | 1912 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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