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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Diapoma Uruguayense

Diapoma uruguayense Messner, 1962
Max Length
5.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Diapoma Uruguayense (Diapoma uruguayense) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.1 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Diapoma uruguayense
Authority
Messner, 1962
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Diapoma
Diapoma
Species
Diapoma Uruguayense
Diapoma uruguayense

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal soft rays: 35 - 36. Distinguished from other species of Cyanocharax by the large number of branched anal-fin rays (31-32 in the syntypes and 28-35, mostly 29-33) and the convex profile of the anal fin . : short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Diapoma Uruguayense 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. Subtropical South America: Uruguay River.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0166 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
5.1cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
36

🌡️ 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
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Messner, 1962

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