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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Matacaimán

Entomocorus gameroi Leccia, 1984
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Matacaimán (Entomocorus gameroi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Auchenipteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Entomocorus gameroi
Authority
Leccia, 1984
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Water Temp
20–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Matacaimán is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Matacaimán is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C South America: Apure River basin in Orinoco River drainage, Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00891 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–24°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Leccia, 1984

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES trnovčík Gameroův
🇪🇸Spanish Matacaimán

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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