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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Megalebias Wolterstorffi

Megalebias wolterstorffi Ahl, 1924
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Megalebias Wolterstorffi (Megalebias wolterstorffi) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10 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
Megalebias wolterstorffi
Authority
Ahl, 1924
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
20–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Megalebias
Megalebias
Species
Megalebias Wolterstorffi
Megalebias wolterstorffi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Megalebias Wolterstorffi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Megalebias Wolterstorffi 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; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 25; non-migratory. Subtropical; 20°C - 25°C South America: Laguna dos Patos basin.

🌿 Ecology

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

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.2 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–25°C
pH Range
6–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Ahl, 1924

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