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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Makunaima Multidens

Makunaima multidens Eigenmann, 1908
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Makunaima Multidens (Makunaima multidens), first described by Eigenmann, 1908 is a fish. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Makunaima multidens
Authority
Eigenmann, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Makunaima
Makunaima
Species
Makunaima Multidens
Makunaima multidens

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Makunaima Multidens is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Makunaima Multidens is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: rio Amazonas at Silves, State of Amazonas, and Óbidos, State of Pará, and the rios Trombetas, Tapajós, Xingú and Araguaia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1908

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