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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Amatolebias Wichi

Amatolebias wichi Alonso, Teran, Calviño, Garcia, Cardoso & Garcia, 2018
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Max Length
5.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Known only from its type locality, a seasonal paleochannel from the Bermejo River basin (Parana River basin). The habitat is highly impacted by human activities since it is surrounded by mostly soybean plantations. Also, presence of domestic cattle in this area is evident which alters the pond bottom structure .

Scientific Name
Amatolebias wichi
Authority
Alonso, Teran, Calviño, Garcia, Cardoso & Garcia, 2018
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
5.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Amatolebias
Amatolebias
Species
Amatolebias Wichi
Amatolebias wichi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Amatolebias Wichi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Amatolebias Wichi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Amatolebias Wichi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Amatolebias Wichi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
5.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Alonso, Teran, Calviño, Garcia, Cardoso & Garcia, 2018

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