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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Aruana toothcarp

Poecilia araguaiensis Costa, 1991
Max Length
2.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Aruana toothcarp (Poecilia araguaiensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Poeciliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, 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
Poecilia araguaiensis
Authority
Costa, 1991
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Aruana toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Aruana toothcarp is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Aruana toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Aruana toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical South America: Araguaia-Tocantins and Xingu River basins in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 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
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Costa, 1991

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