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💧 Freshwater Extinct 🌡️ Tropical

Salado shiner

Notropis saladonis Hubbs & Hubbs, 1958
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Salado shiner (Notropis saladonis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Notropis saladonis
Authority
Hubbs & Hubbs, 1958
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EX
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Salado shiner is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Salado shiner is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Salado shiner is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Salado shiner is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical North America: Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.06 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Extinct
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Hubbs & Hubbs, 1958

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