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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Deuterodon Janeiroensis

Deuterodon janeiroensis Eigenmann, 1908
Max Length
11.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Deuterodon Janeiroensis (Deuterodon janeiroensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Deuterodon janeiroensis
Authority
Eigenmann, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Deuterodon Janeiroensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Deuterodon Janeiroensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Deuterodon Janeiroensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Deuterodon Janeiroensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: eastern Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
11.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1908

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