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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Homodiaetus Passarellii

Homodiaetus passarellii Miranda Ribeiro, 1944
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 Passarellii (Homodiaetus passarellii), first described by Miranda Ribeiro, 1944 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 passarellii
Authority
Miranda Ribeiro, 1944
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 Passarellii
Homodiaetus passarellii

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Homodiaetus Passarellii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Homodiaetus Passarellii 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: coastal basins in Rio de Janeiro, 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
Miranda Ribeiro, 1944

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