January toothcarp
📖 Overview
Usually found in shallow, flowing and standing waters that can warm up considerably. Occurs in company with other livebearers, such as Poecilia vivipara and Jenynsia lineata. A photo of this species taken from Santos channel, state of São Paulo, Brazil has a maximum length of 3.3 cm SL (photo by T. Vaske, Jr.).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for January toothcarp is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for January toothcarp is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for January toothcarp is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
After 24 days gestation, gives birth to 10-30 young.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.8 - 8.0; dH range: ? - 25. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C South America: Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girardinus iheringii | Boulenger | 1889 | Synonym |
| Girardinus januarius | Hensel | 1868 | Synonym |
| Phalloptychus iheringii | Boulenger | 1889 | Synonym |
| Poecilia januarius | Hensel | 1868 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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