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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Kronichthys Heylandi

Kronichthys heylandi Boulenger, 1900
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Kronichthys Heylandi (Kronichthys heylandi), first described by Boulenger, 1900 is a medium-sized fish. Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Kronichthys heylandi
Authority
Boulenger, 1900
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Kronichthys
Kronichthys
Species
Kronichthys Heylandi
Kronichthys heylandi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Kronichthys Heylandi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kronichthys Heylandi 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: coastal streams of eastern Brazil between Santos and Rio de Janeiro.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1900

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