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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Eigenmannia Zenuensis

Eigenmannia zenuensis Sandoval, 2020
Max Length
23.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Eigenmannia Zenuensis (Eigenmannia zenuensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sternopygidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Eigenmannia zenuensis
Authority
Sandoval, 2020
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
23.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 69 - 86. This species is distinguished from congeners in the E. trilineata species group by the following characters: dentary teeth, 56-60 in 4-5 rows .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eigenmannia Zenuensis 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.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00355 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
23.9cm
Vertebrae
78

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Sandoval, 2020

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