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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Trichomycterus Brasiliensis

Trichomycterus brasiliensis Lütken, 1874
Max Length
13.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Trichomycterus Brasiliensis (Trichomycterus brasiliensis), first described by Lütken, 1874 is a small fish in the family Trichomycteridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 13.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Trichomycterus brasiliensis
Authority
Lütken, 1874
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
13.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Trichomycterus Brasiliensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Brasiliensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: upper São Francisco River in Minas Gerais and in smaller adjoining basins in southeastern Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
13.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Lütken, 1874

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