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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Hemiodus Parnaguae

Hemiodus parnaguae Eigenmann & Henn, 1916
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Max Length
14.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Hemiodus Parnaguae (Hemiodus parnaguae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Hemiodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.6 cm. With a trophic level of 2.7, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hemiodus parnaguae
Authority
Eigenmann & Henn, 1916
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hemiodus Parnaguae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hemiodus Parnaguae 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. Subtropical South America: Parnaíba River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01072 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
14.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Henn, 1916

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