Shadow toothcarp

📖 Overview

Inhabits waters of all velocities, between 35 and 590 m elevation, with temperatures of 21 to 37°C. Lives in small groups in brooks, creeks and along the shorelines of rivers where it feeds on detritus, filamentous algae, aquatic insects and ooze. Probably reproduces throughout the year .

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Body thin, translucent and yellowish. Base of the first dorsal rays with a black blotch; in males the posterior edge of the dorsal fin is also black and sometimes the remainder of the fin is brilliant yellow. The males and young have 5 to 10 black bars on the side which are diffuse or absent in females. The gonopodium is asymmetrical and either dextral or sinistral; the apex of which in mature males bears a long upper projection and swelling below, both of which are membranous .: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Shadow toothcarp is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

After 28 days gestation, about 15 to 50 young are born. Sexual maturity is reached after 3-4 months .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: ? - 7.2; dH range: ? - 3; depth range 10 - 20 m . Tropical; 21°C - 37°C Central America: Lake Nicaragua on the Atlantic drainage to the Río Parismina and the Río Tenorio drainage on the Pacific slope (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Shadow toothcarp.

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .

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