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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Otothyropsis Marapoama

Otothyropsis marapoama Ribeiro, Carvalho & Melo, 2005
Max Length
3.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Otothyropsis Marapoama (Otothyropsis marapoama), first described by Ribeiro, Carvalho & Melo, 2005 is a tiny fish. Adults typically reach 3.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Otothyropsis marapoama
Authority
Ribeiro, Carvalho & Melo, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.6 cm
Trophic Level
2.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Otothyropsis
Otothyropsis
Species
Otothyropsis Marapoama
Otothyropsis marapoama

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Otothyropsis Marapoama is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Otothyropsis Marapoama is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Rio Tietê basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.3±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
3.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.3
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ribeiro, Carvalho & Melo, 2005

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