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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Henonemus Macrops

Henonemus macrops Steindachner, 1882
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Henonemus Macrops (Henonemus macrops) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trichomycteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Henonemus macrops
Authority
Steindachner, 1882
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6 cm
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Henonemus Macrops is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Henonemus Macrops is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0038 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1882

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