Goldbelly topminnow
📖 Overview
Occurs in ponds, lakes and lowland streams (2-150, usually less than 30, m elevation). Prefers stagnant water over muddy substrate with abundant aquatic vegetation. Feeds on diatoms, algae, leaves of aquatic plants, detritus and insect larvae.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Goldbelly topminnow is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Goldbelly topminnow is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
After about 25 days of gestation, female gives birth to 10-40 young.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory. Tropical; 24°C - 30°C Central America: Cuba.
🌿 Ecology
diatoms, algae, leaves of aquatic plants, detritus and insect larvae
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girardichthys falcatus | Eigenmann | 1903 | Synonym |
| Glaridichthys atherinoides | Rivas | 1944 | Synonym |
| Glaridichthys falcatus | Eigenmann | 1903 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Goldbelly topminnow.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 23 records indexed .
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