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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Moenkhausia Miangi

Moenkhausia miangi Steindachner, 1915
Max Length
8.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Moenkhausia Miangi (Moenkhausia miangi), first described by Steindachner, 1915 is a small fish in the family Acestrorhamphidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 8.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Moenkhausia miangi
Authority
Steindachner, 1915
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
8.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Moenkhausia Miangi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Moenkhausia Miangi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Upper Branco and upper Caroni River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00955 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
8.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1915

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