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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Cambeva Panthera

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

📖 Overview

Cambeva Panthera (Cambeva panthera) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

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

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Cambeva
Cambeva
Species
Cambeva Panthera
Cambeva panthera

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 37. Distinguished from other species by the following set of characters: D 11-12 (ii-iii + II + 7); A 9-10 (ii-iii + I-II + 5-6); dorsal-fin origin in a vertical through the centrum of the 18th or 19th vertebra; anal-fin origin in vertical just anterior to posterior dorsal-fin base end; P 7 (I + 6); pelvic-fin rays 5 (I + 4); principal caudal-fin rays 13 (I + 11 + I); caudal fin subtruncate; vertebrate 37; ribs 14; longer maxillary barbel reaching the middle of the pectoral-fin base; 10 or 11 opercular odontodes; 44-46 premaxillary teeth; 20-24 dorsal procurrent caudal-fin rays; 23-25 interopercular odontodes; 17.8-20.2 % SL caudal-fin length; 9.7-12.6 % SL pelvic-fin length. Colouration: presence of rounded brown spots with dark brown to black margin on the flank area in adult specimens .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cambeva Panthera 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
6.7cm
Vertebrae
37

🌡️ 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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