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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Heterocheirodon Jacuiensis

Heterocheirodon jacuiensis Malabarba & Bertaco, 1999
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Heterocheirodon jacuiensis
Authority
Malabarba & Bertaco, 1999
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Heterocheirodon
Heterocheirodon
Species
Heterocheirodon Jacuiensis
Heterocheirodon jacuiensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Heterocheirodon Jacuiensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Heterocheirodon Jacuiensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Heterocheirodon Jacuiensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Heterocheirodon Jacuiensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Laguna dos Patos drainage.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ 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
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Malabarba & Bertaco, 1999

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