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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Cetopsorhamdia Insidiosa

Cetopsorhamdia insidiosa Steindachner, 1915
Max Length
7.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cetopsorhamdia Insidiosa (Cetopsorhamdia insidiosa), first described by Steindachner, 1915 is a small fish in the family Heptapteridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 7.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Cetopsorhamdia insidiosa
Authority
Steindachner, 1915
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cetopsorhamdia Insidiosa is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cetopsorhamdia Insidiosa 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: Branco River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
7.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1915

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