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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Holland's Toothcarp

Poecilia hollandi Henn, 1916
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Max Length
2.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Holland's Toothcarp (Poecilia hollandi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Poeciliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Poecilia hollandi
Authority
Henn, 1916
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
23–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Holland's Toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Holland's Toothcarp is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Holland's Toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Holland's Toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 23°C - 28°C South America: Rio Sao Francisco basin, Rio Itapicuru and the flowing waters near Santos in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
2.6±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
2.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–28°C
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
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Henn, 1916

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