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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Balsas splitfin

Ilyodon whitei Meek, 1904
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Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Ilyodon whitei
Authority
Meek, 1904
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
20–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Balsas splitfin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Balsas splitfin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Balsas splitfin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Balsas splitfin is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 20°C - 26°C Central America: Morelos and Michoacan, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Meek, 1904

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