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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Temperate

Glanidium Catharinensis

Glanidium catharinensis Miranda Ribeiro, 1962
Max Length
15.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Glanidium Catharinensis (Glanidium catharinensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Auchenipteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Glanidium catharinensis
Authority
Miranda Ribeiro, 1962
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
15.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Glanidium Catharinensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Glanidium Catharinensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Glanidium Catharinensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Glanidium Catharinensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate South America: Tubarão River basin in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
15.8cm

🌡️ 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
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Miranda Ribeiro, 1962

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