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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Heimodus de Hurault

Hemiodus huraulti Géry, 1964
Max Length
11.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Heimodus de Hurault (Hemiodus huraulti) is a ray-finned fish of the family Hemiodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.4 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hemiodus huraulti
Authority
Géry, 1964
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Heimodus de Hurault is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Heimodus de Hurault is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Maroni and Mana River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00537 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
11.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Géry, 1964

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES polozubka Huraultova
🇫🇷French Heimodus de Hurault · Hemiodus de Hurault

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Hemiodopsis huraulti Géry 1964 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 32 records indexed .

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