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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Barred killifish

Pseudoxiphophorus jonesii Günther, 1874
Max Length
9.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Adults inhabit slow and rapid flowing streams and rivers as well as standing waters. Migratory behaviour is undetermined .

Scientific Name
Pseudoxiphophorus jonesii
Authority
Günther, 1874
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
9.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Water Temp
20–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Barred killifish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Barred killifish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Barred killifish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Barred killifish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 10.0 - 15.0; dH range: 10 - 15. Tropical; 20°C - 28°C Central America: Rio Guayalejo in southern Tamaulipas to Rio Tehuacan in Pueblo, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
9.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–28°C
pH Range
10–15
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1874

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