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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Bagrinho

Phenacorhamdia unifasciata Britski, 1993
Max Length
6.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Bagrinho (Phenacorhamdia unifasciata), first described by Britski, 1993 is a small fish in the family Heptapteridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 6.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.

Scientific Name
Phenacorhamdia unifasciata
Authority
Britski, 1993
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
6.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bagrinho is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bagrinho is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper Paraná River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
6.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Britski, 1993

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES anténovka jednopruhá
🇵🇹Portuguese Bagrinho

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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