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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Phenacostethus Trewavasae

Phenacostethus trewavasae Parenti, 1986
Max Length
1.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
1–1 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Inhabit clay and gravel bottom freshwater streams . Fertilization is internal and eggs are attached to the substrate via adhesive filaments . Maximum depth from Ref. 58018.

Scientific Name
Phenacostethus trewavasae
Authority
Parenti, 1986
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
1.4 cm
Depth Range
1–1 m
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Phenacostethus Trewavasae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Pelvic fins in males are modified to form part of a complex thoracic clasping organ .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; depth range 1 - 1 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
1.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Parenti, 1986

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES hrdlovka Trewavasové

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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