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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Trichomycterus Castroi

Trichomycterus castroi de Pinna, 1992
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Trichomycterus Castroi (Trichomycterus castroi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Trichomycteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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
Trichomycterus castroi
Authority
de Pinna, 1992
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Trichomycterus Castroi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Castroi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Trichomycterus Castroi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Trichomycterus Castroi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Iguaçu River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L2.97 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
de Pinna, 1992

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Cambeva castroi de Pinna 1992 Homotypic

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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