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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Rhinodoras Thomersoni

Rhinodoras thomersoni Taphorn & Lilyestrom, 1984
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rhinodoras Thomersoni (Rhinodoras thomersoni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Doradidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rhinodoras thomersoni
Authority
Taphorn & Lilyestrom, 1984
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rhinodoras Thomersoni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhinodoras Thomersoni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rhinodoras Thomersoni is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rhinodoras Thomersoni is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: River basins along southwest shore of Lake Maracaibo (Santa Ana, Catatumbo and Escalante rivers) in Colombia and Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.8±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01479 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Taphorn & Lilyestrom, 1984

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