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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Cheirocerus Abuelo

Cheirocerus abuelo Schultz, 1944
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Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Cheirocerus Abuelo is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Cheirocerus abuelo
Authority
Schultz, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cheirocerus Abuelo is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cheirocerus Abuelo is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cheirocerus Abuelo is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cheirocerus Abuelo is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Lake Maracaibo basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schultz, 1944

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