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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Santa cruz cory

Hoplisoma cruziensis Knaack, 2002
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Max Length
4.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Santa cruz cory (Hoplisoma cruziensis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hoplisoma cruziensis
Authority
Knaack, 2002
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.3 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Hoplisoma
Hoplisoma
Species
Santa cruz cory
Hoplisoma cruziensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Santa cruz cory is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Santa cruz cory is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Santa cruz cory is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Santa cruz cory is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Madeira River basin in Bolivia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
4.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
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
Knaack, 2002

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