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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Australoheros Taura

Australoheros taura Ottoni & Cheffe, 2009
Max Length
12.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Inhabits small, shallow rivers with clear water, moderate water current and usually with grass or other vegetation at the margins . River bottom is composed of rocks and loose stones, and sand, with few macrophytes .

Scientific Name
Australoheros taura
Authority
Ottoni & Cheffe, 2009
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
12.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Australoheros Taura is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Australoheros Taura is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Australoheros Taura is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Australoheros Taura is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Upper rio das Antas basin, rio Jacuí drainage, Laguna dos Patos system in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
12.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ottoni & Cheffe, 2009

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