Panama toothcarp
📖 Overview
Inhabits creeks and brooks of low to moderate velocity and sometimes is found in brackish tidelands. Found in brackish and freshwater between 0 and 15 m elevation. Forms schools in shallow waters and is also syntopic with P. turrubarensis. Insectivorous and eat many hymenoptera . Occurs along with other livebearers such as Poeciliopsis elongata and Neoheterandria tridentiger in mangrove swamps.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Panama toothcarp is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Panama toothcarp is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical; 26°C - 30°C Central America: Panama.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pseudopoecilia panamensis | Meek & Hildebrand | 1916 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Panama toothcarp.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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