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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Subtropical

Clear Creek gambusia

Gambusia heterochir Hubbs, 1957
Max Length
5.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
3.5 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Clear Creek gambusia (Gambusia heterochir) is a ray-finned fish of the family Poeciliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gambusia heterochir
Authority
Hubbs, 1957
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
5.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Clear Creek gambusia is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Clear Creek gambusia is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Clear Creek gambusia is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Clear Creek gambusia is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 32°N - 30°N North America: Headwater springs of Clear Creek (in San Saba River system), Menard County in Texas, USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
5.4cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Hubbs, 1957

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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