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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Matilebias Juanlangi

Matilebias juanlangi Costa, Cheffe, Salvia & Litz, 2006
Max Length
3.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Matilebias Juanlangi (Matilebias juanlangi), first described by Costa, Cheffe, Salvia & Litz, 2006 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 3.40 cm in maximum length. 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 Near Threatened.

Scientific Name
Matilebias juanlangi
Authority
Costa, Cheffe, Salvia & Litz, 2006
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
3.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Matilebias
Matilebias
Species
Matilebias Juanlangi
Matilebias juanlangi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Matilebias Juanlangi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Matilebias Juanlangi 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: Dos Patos lagoon system and Uruguay River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
3.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Costa, Cheffe, Salvia & Litz, 2006

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