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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Garcialebias Nachtigalli

Garcialebias nachtigalli Costa & Cheffe, 2006
Max Length
4.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Garcialebias Nachtigalli (Garcialebias nachtigalli) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Garcialebias nachtigalli
Authority
Costa & Cheffe, 2006
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
4.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Garcialebias
Garcialebias
Species
Garcialebias Nachtigalli
Garcialebias nachtigalli

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Garcialebias Nachtigalli is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Garcialebias Nachtigalli 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: Dos Patos lagoon system and adjacent areas to the south.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
4.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Costa & Cheffe, 2006

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