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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Cheirodon Galusdae

Cheirodon galusdae Eigenmann, 1928
Max Length
5.9 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.3
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Cheirodon Galusdae is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Cheirodon galusdae
Authority
Eigenmann, 1928
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
18–22 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Anal soft rays: 12 - 18. Suborbital large, with naked zone posteriorly. Maxilla smaller than 1/2 eye diameter. Broadest teeth with 5 cusp. Predorsal line fully scaled. No caudal gland or modified scales in adult male. Interhaemal spines 16 to 26, forming keel on lower edge of caudal peduncle.: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cheirodon Galusdae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cheirodon Galusdae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cheirodon Galusdae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 15. Subtropical; 18°C - 22°C ; 30°S - 45°S South America: Pacific versant basins in middle Chile.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01318 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
5.9cm
Anal Rays
15

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
18–22°C
pH Range
6.5–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.3
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1928

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