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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Eigenmann's toothcarp

Phalloptychus eigenmanni Henn, 1916
Max Length
2.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Eigenmann's toothcarp (Phalloptychus eigenmanni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Poeciliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Phalloptychus eigenmanni
Authority
Henn, 1916
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
2.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Eigenmann's toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eigenmann's toothcarp is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Eigenmann's toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Eigenmann's toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Rio Catu in Alagoinhas, Baia, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
2.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Henn, 1916

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Eigenmann's Toothcarp
🌍CES januárka Eigenmannova
🇵🇹Portuguese Barrigudinho · Bobó · Guaru · Pari-vivo

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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