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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Curipe Toothcarp

Poecilia koperi Poeser, 2003
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Curipe Toothcarp is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Poecilia koperi
Authority
Poeser, 2003
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Curipe Toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Curipe Toothcarp is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Curipe Toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Curipe Toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poeser, 2003

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