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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Markiana Nigripinnis

Markiana nigripinnis Perugia, 1891
Max Length
12.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Markiana Nigripinnis (Markiana nigripinnis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stevardiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.9 cm. With a trophic level of 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
Markiana nigripinnis
Authority
Perugia, 1891
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12.9 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
20–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Markiana Nigripinnis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Markiana Nigripinnis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Markiana Nigripinnis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Markiana Nigripinnis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 8.0; dH range: 12 - 30. Tropical; 20°C - 26°C South America: Paraná, Paraguay, and Mamoré River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
12.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–26°C
pH Range
6.5–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Perugia, 1891

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Tetragonopterus nigripinnis Perugia 1891 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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