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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Eigenmannia Correntes

Eigenmannia correntes da Paz & Queiroz, 2017
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Eigenmannia Correntes (Eigenmannia correntes), first described by da Paz & Queiroz, 2017 is a fish in the family Sternopygidae (order Gymnotiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Eigenmannia correntes
Authority
da Paz & Queiroz, 2017
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Eigenmannia Correntes is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eigenmannia Correntes 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. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
da Paz & Queiroz, 2017

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