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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Coatzacoalcos gambusia

Heterophallus rachovii Regan, 1914
Max Length
2.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Coatzacoalcos gambusia (Heterophallus rachovii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Poeciliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Heterophallus rachovii
Authority
Regan, 1914
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
2.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Coatzacoalcos gambusia is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Coatzacoalcos gambusia is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Coatzacoalcos gambusia is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Gestation period is about 28 days. Produces about 5 to 20 young.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C Central America: Arroyo Santiago Vasques near Jesus Carranza and Laguna de la Sapote in Veracruz, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
2.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1914

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Gambusia atzi Rosen & Gordon 1951 Synonym
Gambusia rachowii Regan 1914 Synonym
Heterophallus rachowi Regan 1914 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .

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