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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Rhamdia Enfurnada

Rhamdia enfurnada Bichuette & Trajano, 2005
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
59.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rhamdia Enfurnada (Rhamdia enfurnada) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rhamdia enfurnada
Authority
Bichuette & Trajano, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
59.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rhamdia Enfurnada is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhamdia Enfurnada is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rhamdia Enfurnada is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rhamdia Enfurnada is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Serra do Ramalho in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
59.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bichuette & Trajano, 2005

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