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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Mylesinus Schomburgkii

Mylesinus schomburgkii Valenciennes, 1850
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Mylesinus Schomburgkii (Mylesinus schomburgkii), first described by Valenciennes, 1850 is a fish. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Mylesinus schomburgkii
Authority
Valenciennes, 1850
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Mylesinus
Mylesinus
Species
Mylesinus Schomburgkii
Mylesinus schomburgkii

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Mylesinus Schomburgkii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Mylesinus Schomburgkii 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: Essequibo and Orinoco River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02399 × L2.99 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Valenciennes, 1850

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