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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Geophagus Obscurus

Geophagus obscurus Castelnau, 1855
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Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Geophagus Obscurus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Geophagus obscurus
Authority
Castelnau, 1855
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Geophagus Obscurus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Geophagus Obscurus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Geophagus Obscurus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Geophagus Obscurus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Paraguaçu River in Bahia, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02042 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Castelnau, 1855

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