Singlespot topminnow
📖 Overview
Inhabits streams, preferring pools and areas along banks, occasionally in swift water. Feeds on diatoms, algae, leaves of plants, detritus and insect larvae.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Singlespot topminnow is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Singlespot topminnow is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C Central America: Cuba.
🌿 Ecology
diatoms, algae, leaves of plants, detritus and insect larvae
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glaridichthys torralbasi | Eigenmann | 1903 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Singlespot topminnow.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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