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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Nannocharax Lineostriatus

Nannocharax lineostriatus Poll, 1967
Max Length
3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Nannocharax Lineostriatus (Nannocharax lineostriatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Distichodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Nannocharax lineostriatus
Authority
Poll, 1967
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Characiformes
Characiformes
Family
Distichodontidae
Distichodontidae
Genus
Nannocharax
Nannocharax
Species
Nannocharax Lineostriatus
Nannocharax lineostriatus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nannocharax Lineostriatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nannocharax Lineostriatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nannocharax Lineostriatus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.2 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 8. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00447 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
3cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
pH Range
6.2–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poll, 1967

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