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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Myleus Knerii

Myleus knerii Steindachner, 1881
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Max Length
12.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Myleus Knerii is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Myleus knerii
Authority
Steindachner, 1881
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
12.1 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Myleus Knerii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Myleus Knerii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Myleus Knerii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Myleus Knerii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Maroni River basin in French Guiana.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02399 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
12.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1881

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