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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Talamancaheros Sieboldii

Talamancaheros sieboldii Kner, 1863
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Inhabits moderate to fast flowing waters. Juveniles feed primarily upon aquatic insects while adults feed on vegetable matter such as aufwuchs and algae. Produces about 200-300 fry .

Scientific Name
Talamancaheros sieboldii
Authority
Kner, 1863
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
25 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Water Temp
24–29 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Talamancaheros
Talamancaheros
Species
Talamancaheros Sieboldii
Talamancaheros sieboldii

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Talamancaheros Sieboldii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Talamancaheros Sieboldii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Talamancaheros Sieboldii is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Talamancaheros Sieboldii is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19. Tropical; 24°C - 29°C Central America: Pacific slope, from Esparza (Costa Rica) to Río Sta María (Panama).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.4±0.21
Food Items

vegetable matter such as aufwuchs and algae

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–29°C
pH Range
7–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kner, 1863

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