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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Characidium Varii

Characidium varii Silva, 2024
Max Length
5.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Characidium Varii (Characidium varii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Crenuchidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Characidium varii
Authority
Silva, 2024
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
5.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal soft rays: 6; Vertebrae: 35. : elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Characidium Varii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01023 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
5.6cm
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
6
Vertebrae
35

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Silva, 2024

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