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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Microlepidogaster Negomata

Microlepidogaster negomata Martins, Cherobim, Andrade & Langeani, 2017
Max Length
4.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Inhabits very small stream with gravel, stones and sandy bottom. Found associated with marginal vegetation and other species (Astyanax bimaculatus, A. rivularis, Cetopsorhamdia iheringi, Harttia sp., Imparfinis sp., Parotocinclus prata, Trichomycterus sp., and Trichomycterus sp. ) .

Scientific Name
Microlepidogaster negomata
Authority
Martins, Cherobim, Andrade & Langeani, 2017
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
4.1 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Microlepidogaster
Microlepidogaster
Species
Microlepidogaster Negomata
Microlepidogaster negomata

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Microlepidogaster Negomata is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Microlepidogaster Negomata 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: Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
4.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Martins, Cherobim, Andrade & Langeani, 2017

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