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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Scoloplax Distolothrix

Scoloplax distolothrix Schaefer, Weitzman & Britski, 1989
Max Length
1.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Scoloplax Distolothrix (Scoloplax distolothrix), first described by Schaefer, Weitzman & Britski, 1989 is a tiny fish in the family Scoloplacidae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 1.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Scoloplax distolothrix
Authority
Schaefer, Weitzman & Britski, 1989
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
1.8 cm
Trophic Level
3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Siluriformes
Siluriformes
Family
Scoloplacidae
Scoloplacidae
Genus
Scoloplax
Scoloplax
Species
Scoloplax Distolothrix
Scoloplax distolothrix

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Scoloplax Distolothrix is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Scoloplax Distolothrix is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Tocantins/Araguaia, Xingu, and Paraguay River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
1.8cm

🌡️ 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
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Schaefer, Weitzman & Britski, 1989

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES trnoveček tocantinský

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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