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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Melanorivulus Kayapo

Melanorivulus kayapo Costa, 2006
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Melanorivulus Kayapo is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Melanorivulus kayapo
Authority
Costa, 2006
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Melanorivulus Kayapo is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Melanorivulus Kayapo is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Melanorivulus Kayapo is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Melanorivulus Kayapo is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Rio Caiapó drainage, upper rio Araguaia basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2018

📊 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, 2006

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