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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Tailband toothcarp

Poecilia caudofasciata Regan, 1913
Max Length
3.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Tailband toothcarp (Poecilia caudofasciata), first described by Regan, 1913 is a tiny fish in the family Poeciliidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 3.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Poecilia caudofasciata
Authority
Regan, 1913
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
3.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tailband toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tailband 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; benthopelagic. Tropical Central America: Jamaica Island.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
3.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1913

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Limia caudofasciata Regan 1913 Synonym
Limia caudofasciata tricolor Stoye 1933 Synonym

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Tailband toothcarp.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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