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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Steindachneridion Doceanum

Steindachneridion doceanum Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
Max Length
42 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Steindachneridion Doceanum (Steindachneridion doceanum), first described by Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889 is a large fish. Adults typically reach 42.00 cm in maximum length. 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 Endangered.

Scientific Name
Steindachneridion doceanum
Authority
Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
42 cm
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
41.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Steindachneridion
Steindachneridion
Species
Steindachneridion Doceanum
Steindachneridion doceanum

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Steindachneridion Doceanum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Steindachneridion Doceanum 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: Doce River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
42cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
41.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889

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