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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Nazas sucker

Pantosteus nebuliferus Garman, 1881
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Nazas sucker (Pantosteus nebuliferus), first described by Garman, 1881 is a fish. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Pantosteus nebuliferus
Authority
Garman, 1881
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Pantosteus
Pantosteus
Species
Nazas sucker
Pantosteus nebuliferus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Nazas sucker is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nazas sucker is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Garman, 1881

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