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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Mexican golden trout

Oncorhynchus chrysogaster Needham & Gard, 1964
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Max Length
12.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Mexican golden trout is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Oncorhynchus chrysogaster
Authority
Needham & Gard, 1964
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
12.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mexican golden trout is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mexican golden trout is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mexican golden trout is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproductive strategy: synchronous ovarian organization, determinate fecundity .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical North America: Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
12.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Needham & Gard, 1964

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