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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Hisonotus Charrua

Hisonotus charrua Almirón, Azpelicueta, Casciotta & Litz, 2006
Max Length
3.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hisonotus Charrua (Hisonotus charrua) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.6 cm. With a trophic level of 2.3, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hisonotus charrua
Authority
Almirón, Azpelicueta, Casciotta & Litz, 2006
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hisonotus Charrua is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hisonotus Charrua is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hisonotus Charrua is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hisonotus Charrua is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Subtropical South America: Uruguay River and La Plata River mouth, Uruguay.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.3±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
3.6cm

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.3
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Almirón, Azpelicueta, Casciotta & Litz, 2006

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