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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Kronichthys Lacerta

Kronichthys lacerta Nichols, 1919
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Kronichthys Lacerta (Kronichthys lacerta), first described by Nichols, 1919 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 7.00 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 lacerta
Authority
Nichols, 1919
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7 cm
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Kronichthys
Kronichthys
Species
Kronichthys Lacerta
Kronichthys lacerta

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Kronichthys Lacerta is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kronichthys Lacerta 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: Baia de Paranaguá basin and Ribeira de Iguape River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Nichols, 1919

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