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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Steindachnerina Varii

Steindachnerina varii Géry, Planquette & Le Bail, 1991
Max Length
9.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Steindachnerina Varii (Steindachnerina varii), first described by Géry, Planquette & Le Bail, 1991 is a small fish in the family Curimatidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 9.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus.

Scientific Name
Steindachnerina varii
Authority
Géry, Planquette & Le Bail, 1991
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
9.4 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Steindachnerina Varii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Steindachnerina Varii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: coastal rivers of northeastern South America between the Suriname and Oyapock rivers.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2
Food Items

algae (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00794 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
9.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Géry, Planquette & Le Bail, 1991

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Steindachnerina runa Vari 1991 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 23 records indexed .

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