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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Salinas chub

Gila modesta Garman, 1881
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
56.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Salinas chub (Gila modesta) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 2.1, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gila modesta
Authority
Garman, 1881
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Trophic Level
2.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
56.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Salinas chub is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Salinas chub is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Salinas chub is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Salinas chub is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical North America: Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.1±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01148 × L3.03 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
56.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.1
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Garman, 1881

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