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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Scleronema Minutum

Scleronema minutum Boulenger, 1891
Max Length
4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Scleronema Minutum (Scleronema minutum) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, 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
Scleronema minutum
Authority
Boulenger, 1891
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Scleronema
Scleronema
Species
Scleronema Minutum
Scleronema minutum

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Scleronema Minutum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Scleronema Minutum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Scleronema Minutum is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Scleronema Minutum is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00759 × L3 (TL)
Max TL
4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1891

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