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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Toxabramis Houdemeri

Toxabramis houdemeri Pellegrin, 1932
Max Length
14.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Toxabramis Houdemeri (Toxabramis houdemeri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cyprinidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Toxabramis houdemeri
Authority
Pellegrin, 1932
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. Silver white body, with a dark gray strip in the side. Dorsal and caudal fins are colored gray, other fins colorless.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Toxabramis Houdemeri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
14.8cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
14

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1932

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