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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Chasmocranus Brachynemus

Chasmocranus brachynemus Gomes & Schubart, 1958
Max Length
13.1 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chasmocranus Brachynemus (Chasmocranus brachynemus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Chasmocranus brachynemus
Authority
Gomes & Schubart, 1958
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
13.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chasmocranus Brachynemus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chasmocranus Brachynemus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Chasmocranus Brachynemus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Chasmocranus Brachynemus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Mogi Guaçu River basin in upper Paraná River drainage, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
13.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
42.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gomes & Schubart, 1958

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