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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

dwarf distichodus

Distichodus decemmaculatus Pellegrin, 1926
Max Length
7.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

dwarf distichodus (Distichodus decemmaculatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Distichodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.5 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Distichodus decemmaculatus
Authority
Pellegrin, 1926
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.5 cm
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for dwarf distichodus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for dwarf distichodus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for dwarf distichodus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for dwarf distichodus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C Central Congo basin (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
7.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–27°C
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pellegrin, 1926

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English dwarf distichodus
🌍CES patetra desetiskvrnná
🇩🇰Danish Dværg-congolaks
🇩🇪German Zehnfleck-Geradsalmler · Zwergdistichodus

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .

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