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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hemiodus Microlepis

Hemiodus microlepis Kner, 1858
Max Length
23.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Hemiodus Microlepis (Hemiodus microlepis), first described by Kner, 1858 is a medium-sized fish in the family Hemiodontidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 23.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Hemiodus microlepis
Authority
Kner, 1858
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
23.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hemiodus Microlepis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hemiodus Microlepis 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; potamodromous . Tropical South America: Madeira, Tocantins, and Orinoco River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
2.8±0.36

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01288 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
23.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kner, 1858

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Hemiodopsis microlepis Kner 1858 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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