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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Pterolebias Hoignei

Pterolebias hoignei Thomerson, 1974
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pterolebias Hoignei is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pterolebias hoignei
Authority
Thomerson, 1974
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
24–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pterolebias Hoignei is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pterolebias Hoignei is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pterolebias Hoignei is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pterolebias Hoignei is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 24°C - 30°C South America: Venezuela (Orinoco basin).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–30°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Thomerson, 1974

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Gnatholebias hoignei Thomerson 1974 Synonym
Gnatholebias hoigneri Thomerson 1974 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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