Catemaco platyfish
📖 Overview
Adults occur mainly in shallow tributaries of a lake. Found also in shallow mouths of inlets along the shoreline. They occasionally form large aggregations and prefer mainly very shallow depths of about 10 cm. They live sympatrically with Xiphophorus hellerii. Migratory behaviour is undetermined . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Catemaco platyfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Catemaco platyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Catemaco platyfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
After 24 to 28 days gestation, female produces 15 to 50 young.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: ? - 7.5; dH range: 4 - 15; depth range ? - 2 m . Tropical; 24°C - 28°C Central America: Papaloapan ecoregion in Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Catemaco platyfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Catemaco platyfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Catemaco platyfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 8 records indexed .
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