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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Mascota jumprock

Moxostoma mascotae Regan, 1907
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
0–1 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
62.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Mascota jumprock (Moxostoma mascotae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Catostomidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1 metres. 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
Moxostoma mascotae
Authority
Regan, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Depth Range
0–1 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
62.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mascota jumprock is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mascota jumprock is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mascota jumprock is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mascota jumprock is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 1 m . Tropical North America: Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00537 × L3.05 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
62.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1907

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