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Rainbow characodon (Characodon lateralis) fish species and information / pictures of Rainbow characodon - Characodon lateralis
Rainbow characodon (Characodon lateralis) fish species information
Scientific Name
Characodon lateralis
Common Name
Rainbow characodon
Biology
Inhabits clear springs with plant growth. Feeds on algae.
Classification
Classified By
G?nther, 1866
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines (Cyprinodontiformes)
Family
Splitfins (Goodeidae)
Distribution
Region
North America
Distribution
North America: Durango, Mexico.
Range
24°N - 23°N
Environment
Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
18
°C
Water Temperature To
27
°C
Depth From - meters
Unknown
m
Depth To - meters
Unknown
m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19 demersal
Trophic Level
2 s.e. 0.00 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True
Physical Size and Genetics
Maximum Length
4.0
cm
Common Length
Unknown
cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.6250 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)
Human Uses and Population
Human Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm=0.4; Fec=5-20; gestation 55 days)
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Endangered (EN) (A1abe+2be, B1+2ab)