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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Llanolebias Stellifer

Llanolebias stellifer Thomerson & Turner, 1973
Max Length
7.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Llanolebias Stellifer (Llanolebias stellifer) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rivulidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Llanolebias stellifer
Authority
Thomerson & Turner, 1973
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
22–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Llanolebias Stellifer is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Llanolebias Stellifer is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Llanolebias Stellifer is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Llanolebias Stellifer is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 27°C South America: Orinoco River basin in Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
7.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–27°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Thomerson & Turner, 1973

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Pituna stellifer Thomerson & Turner 1973 Synonym
Rachovia stellifer Thomerson & Turner 1973 Synonym
Rivulus stellifer Thomerson & Turner 1973 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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