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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Lamontichthys Llanero

Lamontichthys llanero Taphorn & Lilyestrom, 1984
Max Length
20.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Reported to have been collected near the margins of rivers varying from less than 10 m until 1 km of width, in areas with muddy waters, and sand or mud in the bottom .

Scientific Name
Lamontichthys llanero
Authority
Taphorn & Lilyestrom, 1984
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lamontichthys Llanero is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lamontichthys Llanero is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Lamontichthys Llanero is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Lamontichthys Llanero is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Guanare Viejo River, Orinoco River drainage.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
20.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Taphorn & Lilyestrom, 1984

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