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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Rhamdia Laukidi

Rhamdia laukidi Bleeker, 1858
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Max Length
33 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
67.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rhamdia Laukidi (Rhamdia laukidi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 33 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rhamdia laukidi
Authority
Bleeker, 1858
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
33 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
67.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rhamdia Laukidi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhamdia Laukidi 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: Amazon, Essequibo, and Orinoco River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.7±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
33cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
67.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1858

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