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💧 Freshwater Extinct 🌡️ Tropical

Parras characodon

Characodon garmani Jordan & Evermann, 1898
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Parras characodon (Characodon garmani) is a ray-finned fish of the family Goodeidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 2.2, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Characodon garmani
Authority
Jordan & Evermann, 1898
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EX
Trophic Level
2.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Parras characodon is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parras characodon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Central America: Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Extinct
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Jordan & Evermann, 1898

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