Creole topminnow
📖 Overview
Prefers to inhabit pools and areas along banks of swift, clear, cool, well-oxygenated highland streams. A midwater swimmer, never found at the surface and seldom on the bottom, over hard substrates composed of smooth rocks, gravel, or sand. Feeds on algae, aquatic plants and insect larvae.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Creole topminnow is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Creole topminnow is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C Central America: Cuba.
🌿 Ecology
algae, aquatic plants and insect larvae
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girardinus serripenis | Rivas | 1958 | Synonym |
| Toxus riddlei | Eigenmann | 1903 | Synonym |
| Toxus serripenis | Rivas | 1958 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Creole topminnow.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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