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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Tahuantinsuyoa Macantzatza

Tahuantinsuyoa macantzatza Kullander, 1986
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Tahuantinsuyoa Macantzatza (Tahuantinsuyoa macantzatza) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Tahuantinsuyoa macantzatza
Authority
Kullander, 1986
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
12 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Water Temp
25–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Tahuantinsuyoa
Tahuantinsuyoa
Species
Tahuantinsuyoa Macantzatza
Tahuantinsuyoa macantzatza

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tahuantinsuyoa Macantzatza is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tahuantinsuyoa Macantzatza is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Tahuantinsuyoa Macantzatza is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Spawn on fallen leaves or pieces of wood, which are moved if necessary; both parents guard the eggs and take the larvae in the mouth.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.3 - 7.7; dH range: 2 - 2.5. Tropical; 25°C - 28°C South America: Amazon River basin, in the Aguaytía River basin in Peru.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02138 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
25–28°C
pH Range
6.3–7.7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kullander, 1986

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