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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Homodiaetus Banguela

Homodiaetus banguela Koch, 2002
Max Length
3.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Homodiaetus Banguela (Homodiaetus banguela), first described by Koch, 2002 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 3.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.

Scientific Name
Homodiaetus banguela
Authority
Koch, 2002
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
3.8 cm
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Homodiaetus
Homodiaetus
Species
Homodiaetus Banguela
Homodiaetus banguela

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Homodiaetus Banguela is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Homodiaetus Banguela is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: São João River in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0038 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
3.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Koch, 2002

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