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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Rhamdia Schomburgkii

Rhamdia schomburgkii Bleeker, 1858
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
59.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rhamdia Schomburgkii (Rhamdia schomburgkii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. 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 schomburgkii
Authority
Bleeker, 1858
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
59.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rhamdia Schomburgkii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhamdia Schomburgkii 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: Guyana and Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
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
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2023

📊 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
Bleeker, 1858

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