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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Blackfinned toothcarp

Priapichthys nigroventralis Eigenmann & Henn, 1912
Max Length
3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Blackfinned toothcarp (Priapichthys nigroventralis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Poeciliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Priapichthys nigroventralis
Authority
Eigenmann & Henn, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Water Temp
23–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Blackfinned toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Blackfinned toothcarp is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Blackfinned toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Blackfinned toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 23°C - 28°C South America: San Juan River basin in Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Henn, 1912

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