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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pogonopoma Wertheimeri

Pogonopoma wertheimeri Steindachner, 1867
Max Length
22.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Currently known from three coastal river drainages in southeastern Brazil. Usually found in stretches of river with mid to strong water current and rocky or sandy bottom; although some specimens were collected from a lentic habitat .

Scientific Name
Pogonopoma wertheimeri
Authority
Steindachner, 1867
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22.3 cm
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pogonopoma Wertheimeri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pogonopoma Wertheimeri is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pogonopoma Wertheimeri is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pogonopoma Wertheimeri is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Mucuri and São Mateus River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00631 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
22.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
41.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1867

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