Catemaco livebearer
📖 Overview
Catemaco livebearer (Poeciliopsis catemaco), first described by Miller, 1975 is a tiny fish in the family Poeciliidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 4.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is important as a food fish and a species of conservation concern. As a member of the Poeciliidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Catemaco livebearer is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Catemaco livebearer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Produces 20 to 50 young after about 28 days gestation.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 7.8; dH range: 10 - 25. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C Central America: Laguna de Catemaco in Veracruz, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Catemaco livebearer is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Catemaco livebearer is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Catemaco livebearer has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Catemaco Livebearer |
| 🌍CES | živoroděnka jezerní |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | guatopote blanco |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Catemaco livebearer.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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