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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Saccoderma Melanostigma

Saccoderma melanostigma Schultz, 1944
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Max Length
2.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Saccoderma Melanostigma is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Saccoderma melanostigma
Authority
Schultz, 1944
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Saccoderma Melanostigma is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Saccoderma Melanostigma is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Saccoderma Melanostigma is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Saccoderma Melanostigma is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: 2 - 8. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C South America: Maracaibo Lake basin in Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4
Food Items

mosquito larvae (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01318 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
2.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–27°C
pH Range
6–7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schultz, 1944

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