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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Lemaitre's mosquitofish

Gambusia lemaitrei Fowler, 1950
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Max Length
3 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
—

📖 Overview

Overview information for Lemaitre's mosquitofish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Gambusia lemaitrei
Authority
Fowler, 1950
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Water Temp
24–28 °C

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lemaitre's mosquitofish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lemaitre's mosquitofish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Lemaitre's mosquitofish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Lemaitre's mosquitofish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C South America: Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–28°C

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1950

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