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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Antler toothcarp

Phallotorynus jucundus Ihering, 1930
Max Length
2.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Antler toothcarp (Phallotorynus jucundus), first described by Ihering, 1930 is a tiny fish in the family Poeciliidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 2.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.

Scientific Name
Phallotorynus jucundus
Authority
Ihering, 1930
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
2.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Water Temp
20–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Antler toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Antler toothcarp is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Viviparous 🤰 Viviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
Internal

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5; dH range: 2 - 15. Subtropical; 20°C - 25°C South America: Grande River drainage.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
2.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–25°C
pH Range
7–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Ihering, 1930

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Antler toothcarp.

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