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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Rhynchodoras Xingui

Rhynchodoras xingui Klausewitz & Rössel, 1961
Max Length
6.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rhynchodoras Xingui (Rhynchodoras xingui) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.3 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, 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
Rhynchodoras xingui
Authority
Klausewitz & Rössel, 1961
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Rhynchodoras
Rhynchodoras
Species
Rhynchodoras Xingui
Rhynchodoras xingui

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rhynchodoras Xingui is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhynchodoras Xingui is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rhynchodoras Xingui is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rhynchodoras Xingui is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper Xingu River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0123 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
6.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Klausewitz & Rössel, 1961

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