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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Diapoma Guarani

Diapoma guarani Mahnert & Géry, 1987
Max Length
3.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Diapoma Guarani (Diapoma guarani) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.1 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
Diapoma guarani
Authority
Mahnert & Géry, 1987
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Diapoma
Diapoma
Species
Diapoma Guarani
Diapoma guarani

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Diapoma Guarani is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Diapoma Guarani is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Upper Paraná River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
3.1cm

🌡️ 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
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mahnert & Géry, 1987

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