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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Xiphophorus Roseni

Xiphophorus roseni Meyer & Wischnath, 1981
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Xiphophorus Roseni (Xiphophorus roseni), first described by Meyer & Wischnath, 1981 is a fish in the family Poeciliidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Xiphophorus roseni
Authority
Meyer & Wischnath, 1981
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Xiphophorus Roseni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Xiphophorus Roseni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Viviparous 🤰 Viviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
Internal

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical North America: Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.14 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Meyer & Wischnath, 1981

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Xiphophorus Roseni.

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