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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Heterocheirodon Yatai

Heterocheirodon yatai Casciotta, Miquelarena & Protogino, 1992
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Max Length
4.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Heterocheirodon yatai
Authority
Casciotta, Miquelarena & Protogino, 1992
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Heterocheirodon
Heterocheirodon
Species
Heterocheirodon Yatai
Heterocheirodon yatai

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Heterocheirodon Yatai is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Heterocheirodon Yatai is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Heterocheirodon Yatai is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Heterocheirodon Yatai is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate South America: Uruguay River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
4.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Casciotta, Miquelarena & Protogino, 1992

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