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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Knodus Heteresthes

Knodus heteresthes Eigenmann, 1908
Max Length
5.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Knodus Heteresthes is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Knodus heteresthes
Authority
Eigenmann, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Knodus Heteresthes is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Knodus Heteresthes is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Knodus Heteresthes is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Knodus Heteresthes is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Tapajós River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00708 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
5.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1908

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Bryconamericus heteresthes Eigenmann 1908 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .

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