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Disk tetra

Myloplus schomburgkii Jardine, 1841
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Max Length
42 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
—
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
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📖 Overview

Overview information for Disk tetra is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Myloplus schomburgkii
Authority
Jardine, 1841
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
42 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Water Temp
23–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Disk tetra is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Disk tetra is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Disk tetra is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.0 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 10. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C South America: middle and lower Amazon River basin, Nanay River, upper Orinoco River basin, Suriname (?).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02455 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
42cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–27°C
pH Range
5–7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Jardine, 1841

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