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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Rhamdia Muelleri

Rhamdia muelleri Günther, 1864
Max Length
20.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
57.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rhamdia Muelleri (Rhamdia muelleri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rhamdia muelleri
Authority
Günther, 1864
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
57.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rhamdia Muelleri is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhamdia Muelleri 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, Ambyiacu, Aripuaña, Capim, Essequibo, Madeira, Negro, Orinoco, Solimões, Tocantins, and Trombetas River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
20.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
57.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1864

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