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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Creagrutus Meridionalis

Creagrutus meridionalis Vari & Harold, 2001
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Max Length
11 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Creagrutus Meridionalis (Creagrutus meridionalis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 cm. With a trophic level of 2.1, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Creagrutus meridionalis
Authority
Vari & Harold, 2001
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11 cm
Trophic Level
2.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Creagrutus Meridionalis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Creagrutus Meridionalis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Creagrutus Meridionalis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Creagrutus Meridionalis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: upper Paraguay River basin in Mato Grosso, Brazil and eastern tributaries to Paraguay River in Paraguay.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.1±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
11cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

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
2.1
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Vari & Harold, 2001

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