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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Mexican blindcat

Prietella phreatophila Carranza, 1954
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Mexican blindcat (Prietella phreatophila) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ictaluridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Prietella phreatophila
Authority
Carranza, 1954
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mexican blindcat is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mexican blindcat is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Mexican blindcat is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Mexican blindcat is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory . Tropical Central America: wells near the Sierra de Santa Rosa in Coahuila, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.07 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Carranza, 1954

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