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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hemigrammus Melogrammus

Hemigrammus melogrammus Eigenmann, 1908
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Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Hemigrammus Melogrammus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Hemigrammus melogrammus
Authority
Eigenmann, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4 cm
Latitude
8°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hemigrammus Melogrammus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hemigrammus Melogrammus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hemigrammus Melogrammus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hemigrammus Melogrammus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.8 - 6.8. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C ; 1°N - 8°S South America: Upper Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–27°C
pH Range
5.8–6.8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 8°S
Described By
Eigenmann, 1908

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