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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Eigenmannia Humboldtii

Eigenmannia humboldtii Steindachner, 1878
Max Length
48.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Eigenmannia Humboldtii (Eigenmannia humboldtii), first described by Steindachner, 1878 is a large fish in the family Sternopygidae (order Gymnotiformes). Adults typically reach 48.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Eigenmannia humboldtii
Authority
Steindachner, 1878
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
48.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Eigenmannia Humboldtii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eigenmannia Humboldtii 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: Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00191 × L2.86 (TL)
Max TL
48.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1878

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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