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💧 Freshwater Extinct 🌡️ Subtropical

San Marcos gambusia

Gambusia georgei Hubbs & Peden, 1969
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Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
3.3 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for San Marcos gambusia is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Gambusia georgei
Authority
Hubbs & Peden, 1969
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EX
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for San Marcos gambusia is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for San Marcos gambusia is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for San Marcos gambusia is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for San Marcos gambusia is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 31°N - 29°N North America: formerly in San Marcos Spring and River in Texas, USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ 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
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Hubbs & Peden, 1969

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