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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bujurquina Mariae

Bujurquina mariae Eigenmann, 1922
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Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Bujurquina Mariae is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Bujurquina mariae
Authority
Eigenmann, 1922
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Water Temp
24–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bujurquina Mariae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bujurquina Mariae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bujurquina Mariae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Fecundity
100–400eggs

Produces 100-400 eggs. After 2 days, one of the parents incubates eggs in the mouth .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: 5 - 12. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C South America: Meta River basin of the Orinoco River basin, Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.5±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02138 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–26°C
pH Range
6.5–7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1922

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