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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Rhizosomichthys Totae

Rhizosomichthys totae Miles, 1942
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rhizosomichthys Totae (Rhizosomichthys totae) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Rhizosomichthys totae
Authority
Miles, 1942
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Rhizosomichthys
Rhizosomichthys
Species
Rhizosomichthys Totae
Rhizosomichthys totae

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rhizosomichthys Totae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhizosomichthys Totae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rhizosomichthys Totae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rhizosomichthys Totae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Lake Tota basin in Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00759 × L3 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Miles, 1942

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