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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Balsas shiner

Graodus boucardi Günther, 1868
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Max Length
8.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Balsas shiner is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Graodus boucardi
Authority
Günther, 1868
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
8.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Graodus
Graodus
Species
Balsas shiner
Graodus boucardi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Balsas shiner is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Balsas shiner is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Balsas shiner is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Balsas shiner is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical North America: Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
8.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1868

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