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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Odontostoechus Lethostigmus

Odontostoechus lethostigmus Gomes, 1947
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Max Length
6.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Odontostoechus Lethostigmus (Odontostoechus lethostigmus), first described by Gomes, 1947 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 6.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Odontostoechus lethostigmus
Authority
Gomes, 1947
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
6.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.7
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Odontostoechus
Odontostoechus
Species
Odontostoechus Lethostigmus
Odontostoechus lethostigmus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Odontostoechus Lethostigmus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Odontostoechus Lethostigmus 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. Subtropical South America: Maquiné, Tres Forquilhas and Mapituba River basins in southern Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01259 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
6.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Gomes, 1947

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