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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Leopard splitfin

Xenotaenia resolanae Turner, 1946
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

In small creeks with dense vegetation; feeds on algae (Ref 26133). Migratory behaviour is undetermined .

Scientific Name
Xenotaenia resolanae
Authority
Turner, 1946
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Xenotaenia
Xenotaenia
Species
Leopard splitfin
Xenotaenia resolanae

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leopard splitfin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leopard splitfin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leopard splitfin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Females can get young every 2 months.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 22°C - 25°C Central America: restricted to the Purificación and Marabasco river basins, on the Pacific slope of west-central Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2
Food Items

algae (Ref 26133)

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–25°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Turner, 1946

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