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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Phenacorhamdia Bermejo

Phenacorhamdia bermejo Santos, Benitez & Mirande, 2026
Max Length
5.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Phenacorhamdia Bermejo (Phenacorhamdia bermejo) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Phenacorhamdia bermejo
Authority
Santos, Benitez & Mirande, 2026
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
5.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Phenacorhamdia Bermejo is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Phenacorhamdia Bermejo is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Phenacorhamdia Bermejo is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Argentina.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
5.1cm
Dorsal Rays
6
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Santos, Benitez & Mirande, 2026

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