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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Maya pupfish

Cyprinodon maya Humphries & Miller, 1981
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Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Maya pupfish (Cyprinodon maya) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10 cm. With a trophic level of 2.4, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cyprinodon maya
Authority
Humphries & Miller, 1981
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Maya pupfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Maya pupfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Maya pupfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Maya pupfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory . Tropical; 22°C - 26°C Central America: Laguna Chichancanab, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
2.4±0.1
Food Items

fishes (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0138 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Humphries & Miller, 1981

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