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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Cambeva Imaruhy

Cambeva imaruhy Costa, Feltrin & Katz, 2021
Max Length
6.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cambeva Imaruhy (Cambeva imaruhy) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Cambeva imaruhy
Authority
Costa, Feltrin & Katz, 2021
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
6.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Cambeva
Cambeva
Species
Cambeva Imaruhy
Cambeva imaruhy

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 38 - 40. Distinguished from other congeners by the following set of characters: Ribs 15-17; D 11-12 (iii + II + 7-8); A 9 (ii + II + 5); P 7 (I + 6); vertebrate 38-40; posterior margin of the parurohyal lateral process concave; fewer interopercular odontodes, fewer jaw teeth; dorsal-fin origin in a vertical through the centrum of the 20th or 21st vertebra; anal-fin origin in a vertical through the centrum of the 24th or 25th vertebra. Colouration: Flank, dorsum and head side pale yellowish brown; dorsum and flank with hight concentration of small rounded dark grey spots; dark pigment concentrated between anterior nostril and orbit, and on nasal barbel base .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cambeva Imaruhy 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
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00759 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
6.1cm
Vertebrae
39

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Costa, Feltrin & Katz, 2021

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