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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudophallus Mindii

Pseudophallus mindii Meek & Hildebrand, 1923
Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Most specimens were collected from freshwater habitats, but there are some caught from estuaries and mangrove areas; while planktonic juveniles have been collected well offshore at sea. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Brooding males present in collections from all months except November, December, February, and May .

Scientific Name
Pseudophallus mindii
Authority
Meek & Hildebrand, 1923
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
16 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Water Temp
24–30 °C

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudophallus Mindii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pseudophallus Mindii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 30°C Central and South America: Atlantic and Caribbean coastal rivers.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00035 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
16cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–30°C

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2016

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Meek & Hildebrand, 1923

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Syngnathus mindii Meek & Hildebrand 1923 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .

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