Bold characodon
📖 Overview
Bold characodon (Characodon audax), first described by Smith & Miller, 1986 is a tiny fish in the family Goodeidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 4.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bold characodon is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bold characodon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical; 25°N - 24°N North America: Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black Prince · Bold Characodon |
| 🇭🇺Hungarian | Fekete fogasponty |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | mexcalpique del Toboso · Mexclapique (erronously: Mexcalpique) del Toboso · mexclapique del Toboso |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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