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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Laetacara Araguaiae

Laetacara araguaiae Ottoni & Costa, 2009
Max Length
3.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Laetacara Araguaiae is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Laetacara araguaiae
Authority
Ottoni & Costa, 2009
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 24. Diagnosed from all other species of the genus by having the following combination of characters: dorsal-fin rays 7-8; narrow ectopterygoid; head depth 80.0-88.7 % mm HL; snout length 26.7-32.2 % mm HL; scales on longitudinal series 23-25; no spot on dorsal-fin; cycloid scales on the head sides; presence of a caudal-fin base spot; total vertebrae 24; scales on the upper the lateral line 12-14; scales on the lower lateral line 6-8; and absence of a dark dot at the edge of each scale on the midlateral portion of the flank .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Laetacara Araguaiae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Laetacara Araguaiae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Laetacara Araguaiae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Rio Verde, rio Araguaia basin in central Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02138 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
3.6cm
Dorsal Spines
15
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
8
Vertebrae
24

🌡️ 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
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ottoni & Costa, 2009

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