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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Microphilypnus Amazonicus

Microphilypnus amazonicus Myers, 1927
Max Length
2.4 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Microphilypnus Amazonicus (Microphilypnus amazonicus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Microphilypnus amazonicus
Authority
Myers, 1927
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
2.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Microphilypnus
Microphilypnus
Species
Microphilypnus Amazonicus
Microphilypnus amazonicus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Microphilypnus Amazonicus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Microphilypnus Amazonicus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Microphilypnus Amazonicus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Microphilypnus Amazonicus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: lower Negro River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00741 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
2.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 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
Myers, 1927

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