Turrubarés toothcarp
📖 Overview
Lives in estuaries along the coast, in brooks, creeks and swift rivers, up to an elevation of 120 m. Swims at the surface or near bottom in shallow waters, over sandy or muddy substrate. Most abundant near mouth of rivers and feeds on filamentous algae, diatoms, detritus and ooze . Occasionally found with Anableps dowi.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Turrubarés toothcarp is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Turrubarés toothcarp is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Turrubarés toothcarp is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
After 28 days gestation, this species gives birth to 10-50 young, rarely more.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical; 23°C - 28°C Central and South America: Jalisco, Mexico to the Rio Dagua in Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
filamentous algae, diatoms, detritus and ooze (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambusia turrubarensis | Meek | 1912 | Synonym |
| Heterandria colombianus | Eigenmann & Henn | 1912 | Synonym |
| Priapichthys fosteri | Hildebrand | 1925 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 37 records indexed .
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