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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Eremodon Yetateku

Eremodon yetateku Huber & Meinema, 2025
Max Length
2.9 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100

📖 Overview

Eremodon Yetateku (Eremodon yetateku) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Eremodon yetateku
Authority
Huber & Meinema, 2025
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
2.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Eremodon
Eremodon
Species
Eremodon Yetateku
Eremodon yetateku

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: small species (29 mm. SL), with a slender body; 2 rows of large unicuspid teeth upon the lower jaw, in some specimens reaching far above the upper jaw; several larger canine teeth placed in a third row on the outside corners of the lower jaw; two rows of upper jaw teeth horizontally positioned; extended lower jaw in males; head squamation covering the head including the snout in front of the eye; dorso lateral process entangled with pleural rib; presence of teeth; and number of anal fin rays 12-13 .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eremodon Yetateku is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Eremodon Yetateku is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Eremodon Yetateku is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
2.9cm
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
13

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Huber & Meinema, 2025

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