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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Blue spotted Guatamala toothcarp

Pseudoxiphophorus anzuetoi Rosen & Bailey, 1979
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Blue spotted Guatamala toothcarp (Pseudoxiphophorus anzuetoi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Poeciliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Pseudoxiphophorus anzuetoi
Authority
Rosen & Bailey, 1979
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Water Temp
21–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Blue spotted Guatamala toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Blue spotted Guatamala toothcarp is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Viviparous 🤰 Viviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
Internal

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 7.6; dH range: 5 - 15. Tropical; 21°C - 26°C Central America: Motagua River basin in Guatemala, and Copán in Honduras; Lempa River basin in Guatemala.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
21–26°C
pH Range
7–7.6
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Rosen & Bailey, 1979

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