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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Rhabdolichops Zareti

Rhabdolichops zareti Leccia, 1986
Max Length
22.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rhabdolichops Zareti (Rhabdolichops zareti) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sternopygidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 22.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rhabdolichops zareti
Authority
Leccia, 1986
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
22.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rhabdolichops Zareti is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhabdolichops Zareti 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 basin, found only in river channels and lagoons of Orinoco mainstream and Río Apure.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00355 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
22.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
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) - 2 records indexed .

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