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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient

Characidium Stigmosum

Characidium stigmosum Melo & Buckup, 2002
Max Length
4.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
💧 Freshwater
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Characidium Stigmosum is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Characidium stigmosum
Authority
Melo & Buckup, 2002
Habitat
Freshwater
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 32 - 33. Distinguished from all other Characidium species by the presence of black marks along the sides of the body, superimposed on the vertical bars, which occur in most species of the genus; most of the marks are vertically oriented elliptical, except anteriormost 1-2 marks, which may be roundish or horizontally elongated .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Characidium Stigmosum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Characidium Stigmosum is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Characidium Stigmosum is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. High altitude South America: central Brazil, Paraná River basin in upper Tocantins River drainage.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01023 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
4.3cm
Dorsal Rays
13
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
33

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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