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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Steindachneridion Melanodermatum

Steindachneridion melanodermatum Garavello, 2005
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Max Length
53.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Steindachneridion Melanodermatum is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Steindachneridion melanodermatum
Authority
Garavello, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
53.2 cm
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Steindachneridion
Steindachneridion
Species
Steindachneridion Melanodermatum
Steindachneridion melanodermatum

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Steindachneridion Melanodermatum is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Steindachneridion Melanodermatum is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Steindachneridion Melanodermatum is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Steindachneridion Melanodermatum is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Rio Iguaçu in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.8

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00589 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
53.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
47.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Garavello, 2005

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