Olmec priapella
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit slow to fast-moving water. Mainly carnivorous, feeding on insects, insect larvae, small crustaceans and planktonic invertebrates . They are found along with Xiphophorus hellerii and Poecilia mexicana. Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Olmec priapella is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Olmec priapella is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; depth range 0 - 1 m . Tropical; 21°C - 27°C Central America: Papaloapan ecoregion in Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Olmec priapella.
🔍 Similar Species
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