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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Steindachnerina Insculpta

Steindachnerina insculpta Yépez, 1948
Max Length
16.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Steindachnerina Insculpta (Steindachnerina insculpta), first described by Yépez, 1948 is a medium-sized fish in the family Curimatidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 16.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Steindachnerina insculpta
Authority
Yépez, 1948
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.1 cm
Trophic Level
2.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Steindachnerina Insculpta is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Steindachnerina Insculpta is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
5.3cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical South America: upper Paraná River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
2.1±0.05

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01622 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
16.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.1
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Yépez, 1948

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