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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Ituí-maraúna

Tembeassu marauna Triques, 1998
Max Length
19.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Ituí-maraúna (Tembeassu marauna) is a ray-finned fish of the family Apteronotidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 19.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Tembeassu marauna
Authority
Triques, 1998
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
19.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ituí-maraúna is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ituí-maraúna is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ituí-maraúna is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ituí-maraúna is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Paraná River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
19.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Triques, 1998

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES nožovka solteirská
🇵🇹Portuguese Ituí-maraúna

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Apteronotus marauna Triques 1998 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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