New 🐟 Mercury Safety Guide & Omega-3 Rankings Updated for 2026. View Omega-3 Rankings →

💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Ometepec killifish

Profundulus emilioi Ponce de León et al., 2023
Max Length
5.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Ometepec killifish (Profundulus emilioi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Profundulidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Profundulus emilioi
Authority
Ponce de León et al., 2023
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
5.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: anal rays 12-14, mode 13; ratio between the number of anal rays and the number of lateral scales 0.34-0.47 .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ometepec killifish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ometepec killifish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ometepec killifish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical North America: Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0138 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
5.7cm
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Rays
13

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ponce de León et al., 2023

👥 Community & Contribute

Aquareap Community Observations
0 Observations logged on Aquareap

No observations yet - be the first to log one!

View all observations for Ometepec killifish ↗
Suggest an Edit

Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.

Link to a scientific paper, FishBase, or other authoritative source
Report an Issue

Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.