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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Melanorivulus Aithogrammus

Melanorivulus aithogrammus Nielsen & Britzke, 2019
Max Length
2.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

It is found in rivers. The largest specimens are 2.8 cm in males, and 1.75 cm in females, standard lengths .

Scientific Name
Melanorivulus aithogrammus
Authority
Nielsen & Britzke, 2019
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Melanorivulus Aithogrammus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Melanorivulus Aithogrammus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Melanorivulus Aithogrammus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Melanorivulus Aithogrammus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00661 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
2.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 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
Nielsen & Britzke, 2019

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