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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Eurycheilichthys Limulus

Eurycheilichthys limulus Reis & Schaefer, 1998
Max Length
4.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Eurycheilichthys Limulus (Eurycheilichthys limulus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.8 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Eurycheilichthys limulus
Authority
Reis & Schaefer, 1998
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.8 cm
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Eurycheilichthys Limulus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eurycheilichthys Limulus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Eurycheilichthys Limulus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Eurycheilichthys Limulus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: upper Jacuí River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
4.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Reis & Schaefer, 1998

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES pakrunýřovec brazilský

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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