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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Holopristis Neptunus

Holopristis neptunus Zarske & Géry, 2002
Max Length
3.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Holopristis Neptunus (Holopristis neptunus), first described by Zarske & Géry, 2002 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 3.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Holopristis neptunus
Authority
Zarske & Géry, 2002
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.2 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Holopristis
Holopristis
Species
Holopristis Neptunus
Holopristis neptunus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Holopristis Neptunus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Holopristis Neptunus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.9 - ?. Tropical; 11°S - 12°S South America: Amazon River basin in Bolivia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
3.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2014

📊 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
Zarske & Géry, 2002

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