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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Panuco gambusia

Gambusia panuco Hubbs, 1926
Max Length
3.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Panuco gambusia (Gambusia panuco) 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 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gambusia panuco
Authority
Hubbs, 1926
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Water Temp
24–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Panuco gambusia is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Panuco gambusia is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Panuco gambusia is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

After about 28 days, gives birth to 10 to 50 young.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C Central America: Panuco River basin in Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
3.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hubbs, 1926

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 58 records indexed .

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