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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Lamontichthys Maracaibero

Lamontichthys maracaibero Taphorn & Lilyestrom, 1984
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Max Length
18.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Lamontichthys Maracaibero is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Lamontichthys maracaibero
Authority
Taphorn & Lilyestrom, 1984
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
18.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lamontichthys Maracaibero is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lamontichthys Maracaibero is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Lamontichthys Maracaibero is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Lamontichthys Maracaibero is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Lake Maracaibo basin, Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.5±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
18.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.5
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Taphorn & Lilyestrom, 1984

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