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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Myloplus Tiete

Myloplus tiete Eigenmann & Norris, 1900
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Max Length
16.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
16.3 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Myloplus Tiete (Myloplus tiete), first described by Eigenmann & Norris, 1900 is a medium-sized fish in the family Serrasalmidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 16.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.

Scientific Name
Myloplus tiete
Authority
Eigenmann & Norris, 1900
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
16.3 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Myloplus Tiete is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Myloplus Tiete 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: Paraguay-Paraná River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02754 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
16.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Norris, 1900

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