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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Golden silverside

Menidia colei Hubbs, 1936
Max Length
4.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Golden silverside (Menidia colei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Atherinopsidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Menidia colei
Authority
Hubbs, 1936
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
4.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Golden silverside is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Golden silverside is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Golden silverside is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Golden silverside is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical Central America: southwest of Progreso, Yucatán, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
4.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hubbs, 1936

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