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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Brochiloricaria Macrodon

Brochiloricaria macrodon Kner, 1853
Max Length
26.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Brochiloricaria Macrodon is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Brochiloricaria macrodon
Authority
Kner, 1853
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
26.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Brochiloricaria Macrodon is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Brochiloricaria Macrodon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Brochiloricaria Macrodon is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Brochiloricaria Macrodon is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Paraguay River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
26.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
44.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kner, 1853

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Brochyloricaria macrodon Kner 1853 Synonym
Loricaria macrodon Kner 1853 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .

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