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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Rhytiodus Elongatus

Rhytiodus elongatus Steindachner, 1908
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Rhytiodus Elongatus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Rhytiodus elongatus
Authority
Steindachner, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
2.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rhytiodus Elongatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rhytiodus Elongatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rhytiodus Elongatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Purus River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.2±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00871 × L3.06 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
45.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1908

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