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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Imparfinis Stictonotus

Imparfinis stictonotus Fowler, 1940
Max Length
4.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Imparfinis Stictonotus (Imparfinis stictonotus), first described by Fowler, 1940 is a tiny fish in the family Heptapteridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 4.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Imparfinis stictonotus
Authority
Fowler, 1940
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Heptapteridae
Heptapteridae
Genus
Imparfinis
Imparfinis
Species
Imparfinis Stictonotus
Imparfinis stictonotus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Imparfinis Stictonotus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Imparfinis Stictonotus 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: Ucayali, Mamoré/Madeira and Paraguay River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
4.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1940

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Nannorhamdia stictonotus Fowler 1940 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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