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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Teleocichla Monogramma

Teleocichla monogramma Kullander, 1988
Max Length
6.3 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Teleocichla Monogramma is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Teleocichla monogramma
Authority
Kullander, 1988
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
27–33 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 19 - 21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. This species distinguished from T. centisquama in having a lower number of longitudinal scales (74-89 versus 113-129) and in having asymmetrical pectoral fins (versus nearly symmetrical fin) .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Teleocichla Monogramma is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Teleocichla Monogramma is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Teleocichla Monogramma is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - ? ; dH range: ? - 2. Tropical; 27°C - 33°C South America: Amazon River basin, in the Xingu River drainage at Cachoeira von Martius, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
6.3cm
Dorsal Spines
20
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
27–33°C
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
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kullander, 1988

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