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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Diapoma Nandi

Diapoma nandi Ríos, Azpelicueta & Malabarba, 2018
Max Length
5.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Diapoma Nandi (Diapoma nandi) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.9 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.

Scientific Name
Diapoma nandi
Authority
Ríos, Azpelicueta & Malabarba, 2018
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
5.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Diapoma
Diapoma
Species
Diapoma Nandi
Diapoma nandi

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8. This species is distinguished by the followinf characters: a terminal mouth; dorsal fin with two unbranched and eight branched rays'; pelvic fine with one unbranched and six branched rays; no caudal-fin organ; differs from its congeners by having unmodified scales on the lower caudal-fin lobe, lack of enlarged opercle and subopercle, incomplete lateral line, hyaline adipose fin, anal-fin distal border straight or slightly convex in adult males, large tricuspid teeth on anterior region of the dentary, distal arrangements of the anal-fin bony hooks in adult males and middle caudal-fin rays lacking a large round blotch .Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Diapoma Nandi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Diapoma Nandi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Diapoma Nandi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South Armerica: Argentina.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
5.9cm
Dorsal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ríos, Azpelicueta & Malabarba, 2018

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