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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Subtropical

Austrolebias Varzeae

Austrolebias varzeae Costa, Reis & Behr, 2004
Max Length
3.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

The type specimens were collected in a temporary lagoon with shallow water (maximum depth about 1.5 m) and vegetation composed mainly of grasses, Nymphaea sp., Lutwigia sp., and a large volume of filamentous algae .

Scientific Name
Austrolebias varzeae
Authority
Costa, Reis & Behr, 2004
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
3.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Austrolebias Varzeae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Austrolebias Varzeae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Austrolebias Varzeae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Austrolebias Varzeae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: known only from upper rio Uruguay basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
3.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Costa, Reis & Behr, 2004

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