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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Hemiodus Ternetzi

Hemiodus ternetzi Myers, 1927
Max Length
21.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Hemiodus Ternetzi (Hemiodus ternetzi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Hemiodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21.5 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 ternetzi
Authority
Myers, 1927
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
21.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal fin plain, with no blotches; longitudinal stripe starting point behind the eye.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hemiodus Ternetzi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hemiodus Ternetzi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Tocantins River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00891 × L3.2 (TL)
Max TL
21.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Myers, 1927

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