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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Hypsolebias Magnificus

Hypsolebias magnificus Costa & Brasil, 1991
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Hypsolebias Magnificus (Hypsolebias magnificus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rivulidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hypsolebias magnificus
Authority
Costa & Brasil, 1991
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hypsolebias Magnificus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hypsolebias Magnificus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hypsolebias Magnificus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hypsolebias Magnificus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Middle São Francisco River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Costa & Brasil, 1991

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