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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Rhamdia Poeyi

Rhamdia poeyi Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888
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Max Length
19.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rhamdia Poeyi (Rhamdia poeyi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rhamdia poeyi
Authority
Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
19.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
55.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rhamdia Poeyi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhamdia Poeyi 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: Mamoré, upper Napo, and Tocantins River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
19.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
55.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888

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