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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Argentinian toothcarp

Phallotorynus victoriae Oliveros, 1983
Max Length
2.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Argentinian toothcarp (Phallotorynus victoriae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Poeciliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Phallotorynus victoriae
Authority
Oliveros, 1983
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.3 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Argentinian toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Argentinian toothcarp is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Argentinian toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Argentinian toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Lower and middle Paraná River drainage in Paraguay, Santa Fé and Corrientes Provinces in Argentina and Mato Grosso do Sul State in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
2.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Oliveros, 1983

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Argentinian toothcarp
🌍CES lagunka Viktoriina
🇵🇹Portuguese Barrigudinho · Guaru
🇪🇸Spanish Madrecita

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .

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