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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Subtropical

Relict splitfin

Xenoophorus captivus Hubbs, 1924
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Relict splitfin is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Xenoophorus captivus
Authority
Hubbs, 1924
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
7–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Xenoophorus
Xenoophorus
Species
Relict splitfin
Xenoophorus captivus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Relict splitfin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Relict splitfin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Relict splitfin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Viviparous 🤰 Viviparous

Viviparous. Gestation lasts for about 55 days. Produces 10 to 25, rarely, young.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.0 - 7.8; dH range: 10 - 25. Subtropical; 7°C - 26°C ; 27°N - 26°N North America: Panuco River system, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2
Food Items

algae

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
7–26°C
pH Range
7–7.8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Hubbs, 1924

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Relict splitfin is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Relict splitfin 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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