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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Delturus Parahybae

Delturus parahybae Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
Max Length
21 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

There is very little that is known on the ecology and habitat of this species, for only six specimens exist in collections. Specimens from Rio Pomba (MCP 27296 and MCP 31467) were collected during the night in the main river channel, on a rocky bottom and in a very strong current .

Scientific Name
Delturus parahybae
Authority
Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
21 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Delturus
Delturus
Species
Delturus Parahybae
Delturus parahybae

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Delturus Parahybae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Delturus Parahybae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Delturus Parahybae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Delturus Parahybae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Paraíba do Sul River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00537 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
21cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889

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