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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Rhamdella Montana

Rhamdella montana Eigenmann, 1913
Max Length
3.7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rhamdella Montana (Rhamdella montana) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rhamdella montana
Authority
Eigenmann, 1913
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
3.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rhamdella Montana is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhamdella Montana is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rhamdella Montana is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rhamdella Montana is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Ucayali River basin, Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
3.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1913

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