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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Sierra Culata

Trachydoras microstomus Eigenmann, 1912
Max Length
5.9 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Sierra Culata (Trachydoras microstomus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Doradidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.9 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Trachydoras microstomus
Authority
Eigenmann, 1912
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.9 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sierra Culata is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sierra Culata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sierra Culata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Sierra Culata is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Amazon, Orinoco and Essequibo River basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0123 × L2.96 (TL)
Max TL
5.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1912

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES trnovec drobnoústý
🇪🇸Spanish Sierra Culata

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Anduzedoras microstomas Eigenmann 1912 Synonym
Hemidoras microstomus Eigenmann 1912 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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