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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Subtropical

Knodus Savannensis

Knodus savannensis Géry, 1961
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Knodus Savannensis (Knodus savannensis), first described by Géry, 1961 is a small fish in the family Stevardiidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 6.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Stevardiidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Knodus savannensis
Authority
Géry, 1961
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Knodus Savannensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Knodus Savannensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Tocantins River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L3.18 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ 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
Subtropical
Described By
Géry, 1961

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