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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Jalisco chub

Yuriria alta Jordan, 1880
Max Length
18.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Jalisco chub (Yuriria alta) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18.2 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Yuriria alta
Authority
Jordan, 1880
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
18.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Yuriria
Yuriria
Species
Jalisco chub
Yuriria alta

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Jalisco chub is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Jalisco chub is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Jalisco chub is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Jalisco chub is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical North America: Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
18.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Jordan, 1880

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