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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Gymnotus Bahianus

Gymnotus bahianus Paz & Costa, 1996
Max Length
27.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Gymnotus Bahianus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Gymnotus bahianus
Authority
Paz & Costa, 1996
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
27.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Anal soft rays: 201 - 226.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Gymnotus Bahianus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Gymnotus Bahianus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Gymnotus Bahianus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Currently known only from its type locality and surrounding areas, near Ilhéus, Bahia State, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00427 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
27.6cm
Anal Rays
214

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Paz & Costa, 1996

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