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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Lycengraulis Limnichthys

Lycengraulis limnichthys Schultz, 1949
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Max Length
12.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Lycengraulis Limnichthys (Lycengraulis limnichthys) is a ray-finned fish of the family Engraulidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Lycengraulis limnichthys
Authority
Schultz, 1949
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
12.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lycengraulis Limnichthys is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lycengraulis Limnichthys is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
12.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schultz, 1949

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