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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Rhamdiopsis Moreirai

Rhamdiopsis moreirai Haseman, 1911
Max Length
11.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rhamdiopsis Moreirai (Rhamdiopsis moreirai) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rhamdiopsis moreirai
Authority
Haseman, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
11.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Rhamdiopsis
Rhamdiopsis
Species
Rhamdiopsis Moreirai
Rhamdiopsis moreirai

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rhamdiopsis Moreirai is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhamdiopsis Moreirai is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rhamdiopsis Moreirai is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rhamdiopsis Moreirai is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Iguaçu and Ribeira de Iguape River basins in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
11.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Haseman, 1911

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