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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Chilodus Gracilis

Chilodus gracilis Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1988
Max Length
6.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chilodus Gracilis (Chilodus gracilis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chilodidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Chilodus gracilis
Authority
Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1988
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chilodus Gracilis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chilodus Gracilis 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: central portions of Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
6.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Isbrücker & Nijssen, 1988

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