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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Tuvira-redonda

Gymnotus sylvius Matioli, 1999
Max Length
42 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Tuvira-redonda (Gymnotus sylvius) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gymnotidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 42 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gymnotus sylvius
Authority
Matioli, 1999
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
42 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tuvira-redonda is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tuvira-redonda is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Tuvira-redonda is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Tuvira-redonda is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Ribeira de Iguape, Paraíba do Sul, and Pardo River basins in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
42cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Matioli, 1999

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES paúhořovec ribeirský
🇵🇹Portuguese Peixe-elétrico-ribeirinho · Tuvira-redonda

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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