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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudophallus Starksii

Pseudophallus starksii Jordan & Culver, 1895
Max Length
17.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Occurs in rivers, streams or upper reaches of estuaries. Maximum upstream elevation of 61 m. Most common in depths less than 3 m. One specimen reported from a presumably marine habitat. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .

Scientific Name
Pseudophallus starksii
Authority
Jordan & Culver, 1895
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Water Temp
25–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudophallus Starksii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 25°C - 30°C Central and South America: Baja California Sur and Sinaloa, Mexico to Santa Rosa, Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00035 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
17.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
25–30°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Jordan & Culver, 1895

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