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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Microcambeva Draco

Microcambeva draco Mattos & Lima, 2010
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Microcambeva Draco (Microcambeva draco), first described by Mattos & Lima, 2010 is a fish. 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
Microcambeva draco
Authority
Mattos & Lima, 2010
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Microcambeva
Microcambeva
Species
Microcambeva Draco
Microcambeva draco

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Microcambeva Draco is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Microcambeva Draco is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Rio Jucuruçu basin in Bahia State, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mattos & Lima, 2010

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