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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Holopristis Guyanensis

Holopristis guyanensis Géry, 1959
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Max Length
3.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Prefers the counter current zones and flood zones of creeks where the substrate is covered with leaves and alluvial deposits . Maximum length reported to reach 4 cm SL .

Scientific Name
Holopristis guyanensis
Authority
Géry, 1959
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
20–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Holopristis
Holopristis
Species
Holopristis Guyanensis
Holopristis guyanensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Holopristis Guyanensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Holopristis Guyanensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Spawns between plants.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 18. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C South America: Maroni, Mana, Approuague, and Oyapock rivers.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
3.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–24°C
pH Range
6–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Géry, 1959

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