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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Cricamola toothcarp

Brachyrhaphis punctifer Hubbs, 1926
Max Length
3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Cricamola toothcarp (Brachyrhaphis punctifer) 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 3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Brachyrhaphis punctifer
Authority
Hubbs, 1926
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cricamola toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cricamola toothcarp is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cricamola toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cricamola toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic; non-migratory. Tropical Central America: Panama.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 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
Hubbs, 1926

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