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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bananinha

Hemiodus orthonops Eigenmann & Kennedy, 1903
Max Length
31 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Hemiodus orthonops
Authority
Eigenmann & Kennedy, 1903
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
31 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bananinha is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bananinha is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bananinha is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 15; potamodromous . Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Paraguay and Paraná River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
2.6±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
31cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Kennedy, 1903

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES polozubka podobná
🇵🇹Portuguese Bananinha · Bananinha, Piau-banana, Piava-banana · Piau-banana · Tainha · Ximboré

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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