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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Imparfinis Parvus

Imparfinis parvus Boulenger, 1898
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Imparfinis Parvus (Imparfinis parvus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Imparfinis parvus
Authority
Boulenger, 1898
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
8 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Imparfinis Parvus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Imparfinis Parvus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Imparfinis Parvus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Imparfinis Parvus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Marañon River basin, Ecuador.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1898

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