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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Micromoema Xiphophora

Micromoema xiphophora Thomerson & Taphorn, 1992
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Micromoema Xiphophora is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Micromoema xiphophora
Authority
Thomerson & Taphorn, 1992
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
24–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Distinguished from other described species of Pterolebias in the combination of: small adult size, 12 or 13 anal-fin rays, unique development of ventral caudal-fin sword in males, and male body color pattern of three rows of orange to red .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Micromoema Xiphophora is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Micromoema Xiphophora is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Micromoema Xiphophora is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C South America: Orinoco River basin in Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Thomerson & Taphorn, 1992

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Pterolebias xiphophorus Thomerson & Taphorn 1992 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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