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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Polka-dot splitfin

Chapalichthys pardalis Álvarez, 1963
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Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

According to aquarists, this species prefers live food. Thought to be extinct in the wild as their spring area has been claimed. Males can be recognized by a notched anal fin. Live bearers producing 10-20 offspring and breed several times per year. Source: https://aquainfo.org/breeding-chapalichthys-pardalis/. Migratory behaviour is undetermined .

Scientific Name
Chapalichthys pardalis
Authority
Álvarez, 1963
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
18–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Polka-dot splitfin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Polka-dot splitfin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Polka-dot splitfin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Polka-dot splitfin is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.2 - 8.0; dH range: 25 - ?. Subtropical; 18°C - 24°C Central America: Michoacán, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
18–24°C
pH Range
7.2–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Álvarez, 1963

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