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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Distichodus Teugelsi

Distichodus teugelsi Mamonekene & Vreven, 2008
Max Length
5.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Found in riparian or flooded forest; in shallow as well as deep areas; in acidic waters due to humic acids .

Scientific Name
Distichodus teugelsi
Authority
Mamonekene & Vreven, 2008
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
5.7 cm
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Diagnosis: 2 rows of bicuspid teeth on upper jaw and only 1 row of bicuspid teeth on lower jaw; 16 scales around caudal peduncle; no series of spots on flanks . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Distichodus Teugelsi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Distichodus Teugelsi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Distichodus Teugelsi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 4.2 - 4.5. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
5.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

pH Range
4.2–4.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mamonekene & Vreven, 2008

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 21 records indexed .

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