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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Rhamdia Xetequepeque

Rhamdia xetequepeque Silfvergrip, 1996
Max Length
7.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rhamdia Xetequepeque (Rhamdia xetequepeque) is a ray-finned fish of the family Heptapteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rhamdia xetequepeque
Authority
Silfvergrip, 1996
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
7.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Heptapteridae
Heptapteridae
Genus
Rhamdia
Rhamdia
Species
Rhamdia Xetequepeque
Rhamdia xetequepeque

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rhamdia Xetequepeque is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhamdia Xetequepeque is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rhamdia Xetequepeque is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rhamdia Xetequepeque is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Jequetepeque River basin, Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
7.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Silfvergrip, 1996

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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