Fourspotted toothcarp
📖 Overview
Collected from two creeks with slow current and from a small stagnant puddle at 40 m elevation; at temperatures between 26-34°C. Swims in small aggregations among vegetation or in shallow waters. Feeds on diatoms, desmids and detritus . Observed to occur in 10 to 50 cm deep .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body robust and of moderate depth. Males with long gonopodium, but not reaching base of tail. Each side with 4 (rarely 3 or 5) round or oval black blotches the size of the pupil .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fourspotted toothcarp is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Gestation period is 24 days. Gives birth to 5-20 young, rarely more.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: ? - 12. Tropical; 20°C - 40°C Central America: Rio Sixaola, Costa Rica.
🌿 Ecology
diatoms, desmids and detritus (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Fourspotted toothcarp.
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