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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Usumacinta toothcarp

Pseudoxiphophorus obliquus Rosen, 1979
Max Length
6.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Usumacinta toothcarp is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pseudoxiphophorus obliquus
Authority
Rosen, 1979
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
6.2 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Usumacinta toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Usumacinta toothcarp is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Usumacinta toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Usumacinta toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Central America: Usumacinta 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
6.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Rosen, 1979

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Usumacinta toothcarp
🌍CES heterandrie velká
🇪🇸Spanish Bute

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Heterandria obliqua Rosen 1979 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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