Palenque priapella
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit rapidly flowing, preferably torrential waters. Usually found in shallow waters about 20 to 50 cm deep. They feed on insects. They live along with livebearing Xiphophorus alvarezi only in the Rio Palenque . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Palenque priapella is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Palenque priapella is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Palenque priapella is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
After 28 days of gestation, this species gives birth to 10-30 young.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.8 - 7.2; dH range: 5 - 15. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C Central America: Rio Grijalva system to the lower Rio Usumacinta basin in Chiapas, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
insects
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Palenque priapella 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 Palenque priapella is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Palenque priapella has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Palenque priapella · Southern Priapella |
| 🌍CES | krásnotělka vysoká |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | guayacón de Palenque |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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