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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Trichomycterus Brachykechenos

Trichomycterus brachykechenos Ferrer & Malabarba, 2013
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Max Length
7.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Trichomycterus Brachykechenos is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Trichomycterus brachykechenos
Authority
Ferrer & Malabarba, 2013
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
7.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Trichomycterus Brachykechenos is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Brachykechenos is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Trichomycterus Brachykechenos is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Trichomycterus Brachykechenos is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: endemic to the rio do Sinos in the laguna dos Patos system, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00813 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
7.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ferrer & Malabarba, 2013

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