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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

aquarium

Hemiodus unimaculatus Bloch, 1794
Max Length
32.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Occurs in fast-flowing rivers over rocky substrate. Abundant in the lower part of rivers. Feeds on detritus and periphyton. Mature at about 11 cm; breeds during the rainy season . Iteroparous synchronous spawner .

Scientific Name
Hemiodus unimaculatus
Authority
Bloch, 1794
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
32.9 cm
Trophic Level
2
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Water Temp
23–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20. Tropical; 23°C - 26°C South America: Amazon, Tocantins, Capim, Suriname, Camopi, and Oyapock River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2
Food Items

detritus and periphyton

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01202 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
32.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–26°C
pH Range
5.5–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bloch, 1794

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 74 records indexed .

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