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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Limones splitfin

Ilyodon xantusi Hubbs & Turner, 1939
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Max Length
6.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Limones splitfin (Ilyodon xantusi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Goodeidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.6 cm. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore.

Scientific Name
Ilyodon xantusi
Authority
Hubbs & Turner, 1939
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
6.6 cm
Trophic Level
2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Limones splitfin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Limones splitfin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19. Tropical Central America: endemic to the Armeria-Coahuayana river basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
6.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

pH Range
6–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hubbs & Turner, 1939

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