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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Yucatan gambusia

Gambusia yucatana Regan, 1914
Gambusia Yucatana (Gambusia yucatana)
Gambusia Yucatana (Gambusia yucatana)
Max Length
5.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Yucatan gambusia (Gambusia yucatana) is a ray-finned fish of the family Poeciliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gambusia yucatana
Authority
Regan, 1914
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
22–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Yucatan gambusia is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Yucatan gambusia is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Viviparous 🤰 Viviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
Internal

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.5 - 8.3; dH range: 15 - 30; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C Central America: Mexico, Guatemala and Belize.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
5.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–28°C
pH Range
7.5–8.3
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1914

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .

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