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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Nannocharax Ocellicauda

Nannocharax ocellicauda Boulenger, 1907
Max Length
3.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Overview information for Nannocharax Ocellicauda is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Nannocharax ocellicauda
Authority
Boulenger, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 12 - 15. Diagnosis: body elongate; only 1 row of teeth in each jaw; only anterior portion of lateral line pored . : elongated; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nannocharax Ocellicauda is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nannocharax Ocellicauda is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Nannocharax Ocellicauda is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical known from the Dja (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00447 × L3.17 (TL)
Max TL
3.5cm
Dorsal Rays
13
Anal Rays
14

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
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
Boulenger, 1907

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES patetra skvrnoocasá

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Hemigrammocharax ocellicauda Boulenger 1907 Synonym
Hemigrammonanocharax ocellicauda Boulenger 1907 Synonym
Thrissocharax ocellicauda Boulenger 1907 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .

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