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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Voodoo whiff

Citharichthys uhleri Jordan, 1889
Max Length
14 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

May swim upstream to an elevation of 60 m and a straight line distance of some 20 km from the coast. Found in rivers and creeks. Feed on crustaceans.

Scientific Name
Citharichthys uhleri
Authority
Jordan, 1889
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
14 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 50 - 55; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 70 - 74. Remarks: gray with white blotches, deep body, snout not projecting, convex nape continuing the profile of the body.: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Voodoo whiff is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Voodoo whiff is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical Central and South America: Mexico and the Antilles to Brazil in the Atlantic drainage.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5
Food Items

crustaceans

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00724 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
14cm
Dorsal Rays
53
Anal Rays
72

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Jordan, 1889

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