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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Cheirocerus Goeldii

Cheirocerus goeldii Steindachner, 1908
Max Length
15.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cheirocerus Goeldii (Cheirocerus goeldii), first described by Steindachner, 1908 is a medium-sized fish in the family Pimelodidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 15.20 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
Cheirocerus goeldii
Authority
Steindachner, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cheirocerus Goeldii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cheirocerus Goeldii 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: Purus River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
15.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1908

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