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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Elachocharax Mitopterus

Elachocharax mitopterus Weitzman, 1986
Max Length
1.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Elachocharax Mitopterus (Elachocharax mitopterus), first described by Weitzman, 1986 is a tiny fish in the family Crenuchidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 1.40 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.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Crenuchidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Elachocharax mitopterus
Authority
Weitzman, 1986
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
1.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Characiformes
Characiformes
Family
Crenuchidae
Crenuchidae
Genus
Elachocharax
Elachocharax
Species
Elachocharax Mitopterus
Elachocharax mitopterus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Elachocharax Mitopterus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Elachocharax Mitopterus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical South America: Negro and Casiquiare River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
1.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Weitzman, 1986

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES tetřice venezuelská

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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