Orange finned toothcarp
📖 Overview
Lives in currents of low to high velocity; in brooks and streams between 25-1270 m elevation; in temperatures of 17-35°C. Swims in small groups at all depths, over rock or sand substrata. Reproduces continuously all year round. Feeds on terrestrial and aquatic insects, especially ants and termites .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Scales bordered in black which gives a cross-hatch pattern to the body, more intense along the midline of the side and sometimes resembles a series of X's along the body, The sides with 6 - 12 vertical bars, more conspicuous on the urosome and the intensity varies according to the geographical region of the population. Black elongate blotches present on the membranes of the dorsal fin base. First anal fin rays orange; other fins colorless. Eyes and cheeks reflect silvery green highlights .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Orange finned toothcarp is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Orange finned toothcarp is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Orange finned toothcarp is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 17°C - 35°C Central America: Costa Rica.
🌿 Ecology
terrestrial and aquatic insects, especially ants and termites (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambusia annectens | Regan | 1907 | Synonym |
| Priapichthys annectens hesperis | Hubbs | 1924 | Synonym |
| Priapichthys hesperis | Hubbs | 1924 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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