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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Cambeva Grisea

Cambeva grisea Costa, Feltrin & Katz, 2021
Max Length
4.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cambeva Grisea (Cambeva grisea) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Cambeva grisea
Authority
Costa, Feltrin & Katz, 2021
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
4.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Cambeva
Cambeva
Species
Cambeva Grisea
Cambeva grisea

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 38 - 39. Distinguished from other species by the following set of characters: D 11 (ii + II + 7); A 9 (ii + II + 5); P 6 (I + 5); pelvic-fin rays 5 (I + 4); principal caudal-fin rays 13 (I + 11 + I); dorsal procurrent rays 14-16 (xiii-xv + I); ventral procurrent rays 8-12 (vii-xi + I); vertebrae 38-39; 13- 15 pleural ribs; anal-fin origin in vertical through anterior third of dorsal-fin base; anal and dorsal fins posteriorly placed relatively to vertebrae (dorsal-fin origin in a vertical through centrum of the 20th or 21st vertebra); anal-fin origin in vertical through centrum of 23rd or 24th vertebra. Colouration: pale brownish grey, sometimes with dark grey pigment coloration on the flank which are irregularly distributed .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cambeva Grisea is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00759 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
4.6cm
Vertebrae
39

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Costa, Feltrin & Katz, 2021

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