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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Curimata Knerii

Curimata knerii Steindachner, 1876
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Max Length
17.7 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
2
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
—

📖 Overview

Overview information for Curimata Knerii is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Curimata knerii
Authority
Steindachner, 1876
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17.7 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Curimata Knerii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Curimata Knerii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Curimata Knerii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Curimata Knerii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical South America: Middle and upper Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
17.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1876

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