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💧 Freshwater Extinct 🌡️ Subtropical

Amistad gambusia

Gambusia amistadensis Peden, 1973
Max Length
3.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
2.8 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Amistad gambusia (Gambusia amistadensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Poeciliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gambusia amistadensis
Authority
Peden, 1973
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EX
Max Length
3.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Amistad gambusia is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Amistad gambusia is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Amistad gambusia is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Amistad gambusia is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory . Subtropical; 30°N - 29°N North America: formerly in Goodenough Spring (Rio Grande drainage) in Texas, USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
3.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Extinct
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Peden, 1973

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Amistad gambusia
🌍CES gambusie amistadská
🇪🇸Spanish Guayacón de la Amistad

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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