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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Phenacogaster Calverti

Phenacogaster calverti Fowler, 1941
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Phenacogaster Calverti (Phenacogaster calverti) is a ray-finned fish of the family Characidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Phenacogaster calverti
Authority
Fowler, 1941
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Phenacogaster Calverti is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Phenacogaster Calverti is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Phenacogaster Calverti is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Phenacogaster Calverti is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.4 - ?. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C South America: Coastal drainages of Ceará and Paraíba, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–27°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1941

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