Gila topminnow
📖 Overview
Formerly occurred from Frisco Hot Spring, New Mexico, to near the mouth of the Gila River: it was perhaps more widespread in spring-fed creeks and marshes of southern Arizona between 900 and 1500 m above sea level. Adults inhabit vegetated springs and margins, pools and backwaters of creeks and small to medium rivers. Usually found in shallow, warm water. Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Gila topminnow is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gila topminnow is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 25°C - 28°C ; 34°N - 29°N North America: in Gila River system in New Mexico and Arizona and streams south to western Mexico (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Gila topminnow |
| 🌍CES | živoroděnka západní |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Arizona-tandkarpe |
| 🇩🇪German | Arizonakärpfling |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Gilanmolli |
| 🌍LAV | Gilas pecilopsis |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Гильский пецилопсис |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Charalito · guatopote de Sonora |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizonichthys psammophilus | Nichols | 1940 | Synonym |
| Heterandria occidentalis | Baird & Girard | 1853 | Synonym |
| Poeciliopsis occidentalis occidentalis | - | - | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Gila topminnow.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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