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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Steindachneridion Amblyurum

Steindachneridion amblyurum Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
57.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Steindachneridion Amblyurum (Steindachneridion amblyurum), first described by Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888 is a fish. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.

Scientific Name
Steindachneridion amblyurum
Authority
Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
57.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Steindachneridion
Steindachneridion
Species
Steindachneridion Amblyurum
Steindachneridion amblyurum

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Steindachneridion Amblyurum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Steindachneridion Amblyurum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.2±0.8

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.1 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
57.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1888

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