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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Dashed toothcarp

Scolichthys iota Rosen, 1967
Max Length
2.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Dashed toothcarp (Scolichthys iota) is a ray-finned fish of the family Poeciliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Scolichthys iota
Authority
Rosen, 1967
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
2.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Water Temp
24–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Dashed toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Dashed toothcarp is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Dashed toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Dashed toothcarp is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C Central America: Rio Chajmaic in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
2.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Rosen, 1967

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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