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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Glandulocauda Caerulea

Glandulocauda caerulea Menezes & Weitzman, 2009
Max Length
4.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Glandulocauda Caerulea (Glandulocauda caerulea) 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 Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Glandulocauda caerulea
Authority
Menezes & Weitzman, 2009
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
4.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Glandulocauda
Glandulocauda
Species
Glandulocauda Caerulea
Glandulocauda caerulea

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Glandulocauda Caerulea is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Glandulocauda Caerulea is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Glandulocauda Caerulea is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Glandulocauda Caerulea is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Iguaçu River basin in Paraná and Santa Catarina States, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
4.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Menezes & Weitzman, 2009

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