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Diadromous Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Lowland livebearer

Poeciliopsis latidens Garman, 1895
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Found mainly in brackish and salt water, but also occasionally in fresh water (Ref 26130). Migratory behaviour is undetermined .

Scientific Name
Poeciliopsis latidens
Authority
Garman, 1895
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
5 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Water Temp
24–30 °C
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lowland livebearer is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lowland livebearer is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Lowland livebearer is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Produces 10 to 25 young after a gestation period of 28 days.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; pelagic-neritic; pH range: ? - 8.0; dH range: ? - 2.2999999523163. Tropical; 24°C - 30°C Central America: Rio del Fuerte to San Blas in Nayarit, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish 🐟 Pelagic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–30°C
Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Garman, 1895

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English lowland livebearer
🌍CES živoroděnka skákavá
🇪🇸Spanish guatopote del Fuerte

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Glaridichthys latidens Garman 1895 Synonym
Glaridodon latidens Garman 1895 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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