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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Rhabdolichops Stewarti

Rhabdolichops stewarti Leccia, 1986
Max Length
20.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rhabdolichops Stewarti (Rhabdolichops stewarti), first described by Leccia, 1986 is a medium-sized fish in the family Sternopygidae (order Gymnotiformes). Adults typically reach 20.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Rhabdolichops stewarti
Authority
Leccia, 1986
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rhabdolichops Stewarti is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhabdolichops Stewarti is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Río Orinoco and Rio Tapajos.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00355 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
20.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Leccia, 1986

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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