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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Catoprion Absconditus

Catoprion absconditus Mateussi, Melo & Oliveira, 2020
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Max Length
14.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Overview information for Catoprion Absconditus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Catoprion absconditus
Authority
Mateussi, Melo & Oliveira, 2020
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

It has 85-94 perforated scales in the lateral line, and 35-40 circumpenducular scales.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Catoprion Absconditus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Catoprion Absconditus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Catoprion Absconditus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil and Guyana.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
14.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mateussi, Melo & Oliveira, 2020

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