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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Cilida toothcarp

Cnesterodon hypselurus Lucinda & Garavello, 2001
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Max Length
3.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Cilida toothcarp (Cnesterodon hypselurus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Poeciliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cnesterodon hypselurus
Authority
Lucinda & Garavello, 2001
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
3.1 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cilida toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cilida toothcarp is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Viviparous 🤰 Viviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
Internal

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Paranapanema River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
3.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Lucinda & Garavello, 2001

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Cilida toothcarp.

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