Central mudminnow (Umbra limi) fish species and information / pictures of Central mudminnow - Umbra limi

Central mudminnow (Umbra limi) fish species information

Scientific Name
Umbra limi

Common Name
Central mudminnow

Biology
Occurs in quiet areas of streams, sloughs, swamps and other wetlands over mud and debris (Ref. 5723, 10294). Often found in dense vegetation. Tolerates drought, low oxygen levels and extremes water temperature (Ref. 5723). Feeds on aquatic insects, amphipods, isopods, and snails (Ref. 10294).

Classification

Classified By

Kirtland, 1840

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Pikes and Mudminnows (Esociformes)

Family

Mudminnows (Umbridae)

Distribution

Region

North America

Distribution

North America: St. Lawrence-Great Lakes, Hudson Bay (Red River) and Mississippi River basins from Quebec to Manitoba in Canada and south to Ohio, Tennessee and Arkansas, USA; Hudson River drainage (Atlantic Slope) in New York, USA. Isolated populations in Missouri River drainage of South Dakota and Iowa, USA.

Range

52°N - 36°N

Environment

Climate

Temperate

Water Temperature From

17 °C

Water Temperature To

22 °C

Depth From - meters

Unknown m

Depth To - meters

Unknown m

Zone

demersal

Environment

Freshwater; ; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: 3 - 8 demersal

Trophic Level

3.23 s.e. 0.47 Based on diet studies.

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

14.0 cm

Common Length

8.2 cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.6331 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 (13 of 100)

Resilience

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec = 1,500)

Threat To Humans

Harmless

IUCN Red List Status

Not Evaluated