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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Metaloricaria Nijsseni

Metaloricaria nijsseni Boeseman, 1976
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Max Length
29.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Metaloricaria Nijsseni is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Metaloricaria nijsseni
Authority
Boeseman, 1976
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
29.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Metaloricaria Nijsseni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Metaloricaria Nijsseni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Metaloricaria Nijsseni is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Metaloricaria Nijsseni is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Suriname, Saramacca, Nickerie, and Corantijn River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.4±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00398 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
29.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
48.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boeseman, 1976

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