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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Hoplisoma Pavanelliae

Hoplisoma pavanelliae Tencatt & Ohara, 2016
Max Length
4.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
0–2 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Found in small clear water stream (2-3 m wide and 0.5-2 m depth), with preserved riparian vegetation, swift water current, and bottom composed mainly of sand and dead leaves .

Scientific Name
Hoplisoma pavanelliae
Authority
Tencatt & Ohara, 2016
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.5 cm
Depth Range
0–2 m
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Hoplisoma
Hoplisoma
Species
Hoplisoma Pavanelliae
Hoplisoma pavanelliae

🐟 Physical Description

This species can be distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: short mesethmoid; very reduced posterior laminar expansion of infraorbital 2, not in contact with compound pterotic; 2-3 longitudinal black stripes on flanks; no oblique or vertical black blotch across the eye; anterior portion of dorsal fin with sparse black chromatophores, not forming any conspicuous pattern; and ventral surface of trunk naked or covered by sparse platelets .: short and / or deep; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hoplisoma Pavanelliae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hoplisoma Pavanelliae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hoplisoma Pavanelliae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; depth range 0 - 2 m . Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02455 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
4.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Tencatt & Ohara, 2016

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