Pütz's toothcarp
📖 Overview
Pütz's toothcarp (Priapichthys puetzi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Poeciliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 26 - 27. The species lacks a series of vertical stripes along its body sides; males with a large black spot near the base of the gonopodium. Lower pharyngeal bone with a total number of 150 teeth (mean value); conical teeth of ceratobranchial 4, concentrated near the medial region and not extending at the side-arms. The scissor-like shaped gonopodium tip is rounded and strongly curved downward; ray 3 with strongly reduced spines; knob-like wings present dorsally on gonactinosts 5 and 6 of the gonopodial suspensorium .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pütz's toothcarp is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pütz's toothcarp is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pütz's toothcarp is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. High altitude; 20°C - 21°C Central America: Panama.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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