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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Tatia Jaracatia

Tatia jaracatia Pavanelli & Bifi, 2009
Max Length
6.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Tatia Jaracatia is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Tatia jaracatia
Authority
Pavanelli & Bifi, 2009
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 31 - 32. The presence of large pale blotches over a dark brown base coloration separates this species from its congeners, except Tatia aulopygia, Tatia brunnea, Tatia dunni, Tatia galaxias, Tatia intermedia, and Tatia neivai. Differs from these species by having the combination of the following characters: anal fin-fin rays of mature males uniformly decreasing in size from third unbranched ray; caudal fin uniformly dark brown or with several dark brown chromatophores irregularly widespread, forming roundish blotches, and rarely forming stripes; caudal fin in juvenile individuals uniformly dark brown ; brown caudal-fin dots arranged as stripes (in some specimens), which might be confused with pale striae to roundish dots on caudal fins of some Tatia neivai; humeral process long, reaching or surpassing the vertical line through origin of dorsal fin; 31 or 32 post-Weberian vertebrae and 9 or 10 ribs; and 3-5 hemal spines with thicker distal portion . : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tatia Jaracatia is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Tatia Jaracatia is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Tatia Jaracatia is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: lower rio Iguaçu basin, upstream from the Iguaçu falls, southern Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0049 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
6.6cm
Dorsal Spines
1
Dorsal Rays
5
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
32

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Pavanelli & Bifi, 2009

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