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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Spotted skiffia

Skiffia multipunctata Pellegrin, 1901
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Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Spotted skiffia is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Skiffia multipunctata
Authority
Pellegrin, 1901
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
2.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
25–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Spotted skiffia is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spotted skiffia is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Spotted skiffia is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Spotted skiffia is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 25°C - 28°C ; 21°N - 19°N Central America: endemic to Lerma River basin, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.1±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
25–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.1
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1901

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Spotted skiffia is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Spotted skiffia has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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