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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Eigenmannia Catira

Eigenmannia catira Cardoso & Dutra, 2023
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Eigenmannia Catira (Eigenmannia catira), first described by Cardoso & Dutra, 2023 is a fish in the family Sternopygidae (order Gymnotiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Eigenmannia catira
Authority
Cardoso & Dutra, 2023
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Anal soft rays: 174 - 209. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eigenmannia Catira 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: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00355 × L2.97 (TL)
Anal Rays
192

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Cardoso & Dutra, 2023

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