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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Subtropical

Blackmouth shiner

Miniellus melanostomus Bortone, 1989
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Max Length
3.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Found in backwaters and quiet pools of creeks and small rivers. Usually found over mud near vegetation . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .

Scientific Name
Miniellus melanostomus
Authority
Bortone, 1989
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
3.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Miniellus
Miniellus
Species
Blackmouth shiner
Miniellus melanostomus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Blackmouth shiner is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Blackmouth shiner is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 31°N - 30°N North America: Blackwater-Yellow River system (Pensacola Bay drainage) in Florida, USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
3.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Bortone, 1989

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